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Gosh, Amber you have real talent. I really enjoyed reading your poem because I had to 'think' about the message and the writer's intention. I think I get it. Keep writing, as there really does need to be more poets in the world. And... I agree the...
Ok, no reason why my 5&6 year olds can't contribute. I'll start the ball rolling at school and see what they come up with. I'm always amazed by there understanding and ability to create from their own perspective.
The Global Poetry Project aims to provide a space for members to expand upon their cultural views through the writing and reading of poetry.
This is terrible. My heart goes out to all involved. I read your comment on twitter. Just shocked!
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Toy Story - Preps (5&6 Year Olds) & Service Learning
Posted on September 21, 2009 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments
Socio-economic access to toys.
Prep Students are only limited by the limits put on them by others. Young children can do amazing things as long as they clearly understand what they have to do!
Our current Inquiry is Toy Story.
The Central Idea is:
Toys have changed over time due to technology.
The lines of inquiry that will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea is:
-Technology has changed toys over time.
-Toys are made from a variety of material and in different ways.
-Socio-econ… Continue
Our current Inquiry is Toy Story.
The Central Idea is:
Toys have changed over time due to technology.
The lines of inquiry that will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea is:
-Technology has changed toys over time.
-Toys are made from a variety of material and in different ways.
-Socio-econ… Continue
Posted on August 10, 2009 at 10:54pm — 7 Comments
I guess it's holiday time! This is when I actually have a chance to get involved. I've really been e…
I guess it's holiday time! This is when I actually have a chance to get involved. I've really been enjoying reading all the blogs and I've added some photos to my page, so have a look. Cheers Nina Continue
Posted on June 28, 2009 at 8:40pm — 2 Comments
5 and 6 Year Olds Discuss: What is a good leader and what do they do?
Today we had a discussion in my classroom: What is a good leader and what do they do?
I teach 5 & 6 year olds, and I’m always surprised by their answers. I always record their thoughts for reflection and revisiting. The following answers are written as said by my students.
A good leader is;
not bossy
and doesn’t have to be your friend
organisers the pencils
plays with everyone
is a good friend
doesn’t exclude
doesn’t give the answers
helps others to find out what they need to find out
shows… Continue
I teach 5 & 6 year olds, and I’m always surprised by their answers. I always record their thoughts for reflection and revisiting. The following answers are written as said by my students.
A good leader is;
not bossy
and doesn’t have to be your friend
organisers the pencils
plays with everyone
is a good friend
doesn’t exclude
doesn’t give the answers
helps others to find out what they need to find out
shows… Continue
Posted on June 17, 2009 at 11:55pm — 5 Comments
Global Students, International Mindedness, What the ‘ning’ is that?
This is a copy of my latest post on my blog - http://ninadavis.wordpress.com/
Today reaffirmed why I love teaching and why this generation of children are special. My preps (1st year of school in Australia- 5 year olds) joined a year 5/6 grade (11-12 year old students) to look at the ‘ning’, Working Together 2 Make A Difference. They are now familiar with ‘nings’ and their relationships with older students are developing. I must also say it was a pleasure to watch these older students pair up w… Continue
Today reaffirmed why I love teaching and why this generation of children are special. My preps (1st year of school in Australia- 5 year olds) joined a year 5/6 grade (11-12 year old students) to look at the ‘ning’, Working Together 2 Make A Difference. They are now familiar with ‘nings’ and their relationships with older students are developing. I must also say it was a pleasure to watch these older students pair up w… Continue
Posted on March 21, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 10:35am on October 15, 2009,
Linda T said… - Hi Nina.
Thanks for the welcome. I hope I do get a lot of this group. I did read your post about the toys. They raised a good amount of money!! Great to see even the young people raise money for charity.
- At 7:20am on October 15, 2009,
Tim Milkins said… - G'ay Nina,
Thanks for the compliment for the page. As time allows I'll try and get more active with the groups. I keep a blog at this address: http://bloggineducation.wordpress.com/ so check it out of you like.
Cheers,
Tim
- At 1:08am on August 21, 2009,
Aram Kabodian said…
- Nina,
Thanks for the welcome to the ning!
Check out my page for some comments about who I am and what I do.
I updated my blog.
"Talk" to you later.
Aram
- At 9:35pm on June 29, 2009,
Jen said…
- It's not just about the garbage cans, that's for certain. I don't mind doing things anonymously. It's fun, really. But it sometimes seems...well...like it's not really making a difference in a world so dark. Basically, I think it comes down to me needing to put back on the blinders and carry on forward with my deeds regardless of my perception of my community.
- At 11:32pm on June 17, 2009,
Michael Fisher said… - Thank you, Nina! I just saw the friend request when I was going over the different Nings I belong to! I don't know how long it's been "sitting" there! Also, I LOVE the "Lost Generation" video you've posted--I've used it in several workshops with teachers. Right now, I do staff development with teachers mainly around instructional technology and curriculum mapping and I keep a blog at http://digigogy.blogspot.com which I'll be expanding over the summer. (Winter for you?) Nice to virtually meet you!
- At 3:55pm on April 20, 2009,
Lisa Coates said… - Hi Nina. You have probably read that I am at Mount Eliza North Primary School but you may not know that I have just started the role of IB cordinator. Our Prin and I am about to go to China to do the Pedagogical Leadership course. I am wondering which school you are at and whether or not it is an IB school. I am thinking you may be at Toorak College. Thanks for joining my network. I am not really sure how I can make the most of this site
- At 6:26pm on April 11, 2009,
Jenny Luca said… - So glad to hear everything is going well for you in Paris. Make the most of it! Bella and I have continued walking- she looks for you as we pass your street. Looking forward to hearing all about it it when you return.
- At 8:49pm on March 30, 2009,
Linda Howey said… - Hi Nina,
We would love another assistant! Thanks for helping. I will let you know the details when they come to hand.
Cheers,
Linda
- At 10:44pm on March 26, 2009,
Linda Howey said…
- Hi Nina,
It is fantastic to hear of your students interest in Daraja Academy and of their development through inquiry - what a wonderful collection of words/phrases.
At school today we had around 25 students attend a meeting at lunchtime to become part of the Global Girl Action Group, addressing the issue of ‘Child Slavery’ and ‘Education for all’ with the focus on girls education and the two girls schools, ‘Balika Ashram’ in India and ‘Daraja’ in Kenya.
The girls suggested raising money and awareness through a 'school sleepover'. This was taken on very enthusiastically by the rest of the girls so we are hoping we will be able to run with this event. The date for the sleepover would be Friday 22nd May, 2009. Year 9 will organise the event, however, other levels can also get involved (hopefully other schools as well) We still need to look at the logistics of such an event. The risk assessment would be huge and would need to detail all aspects of the evening. The students aim to raise money through sponsorship and having stalls on the evening, especially with parent involvement. We are also hoping to incorporate some actiities such as dancing and inviting the African girl dancers from St John's etc etc. It is all just starting and hopefully we can get it underway before the holidays, so that the event on the 23rd is successful.
Looking forward to hearing of your developments.
Linda
- At 8:16pm on March 20, 2009,
Jenny Luca said…
- Hi Nina, I've been reading the comments going back and forth between you and Wonderwoman. It sounds like today was really powerful for both you and the students. I think it's going to make an impact in your school. We need to organise the Skype session and work out a time that suits us and the time zones we are working with.
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The students have had some great ideas but we have struggled to get them off the ground. One that seems to be coming together is an initiative to raise awareness of the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation. This foundation encourages others to donate their o...
Hi Stephanie,
I really like the rhyme scheme in this poem. It reminds me of some of the poetry of a man called William Butler Yeats. He wrote in the same style and his poems often dealt with weighty issues, as yours does. This poem makes me consi...
I completely and utterly agree with this. I see so many people who have so called "good" values and morals in life look at others as though they are the scum of the earth because they were born differently than them. It's not right that so many pe...
If the battle cry is given,
and the drums of war begin,
would you fight to save the peaceful,
or let the grief sink in?
Would you stand for all you know,
if the price became to steep?
Or would you swallow all your worries,
and hope to hell they l...
I really appreciate the subtle point you make about the ways in which we judge people based upon what they do or do not accomplish. People who don't finish school do lose quite a bit of status in our world, but I can think of so many people who ha...
Hmmmm....and I'm wondering...is it possible to make the world a better place without making ourselves better? And is it possible to make ourselves better without making the world better? I'm really curious about how you would answer this, Kathryn....
Catherine---Wow. This is like a much needed slap in the face ; ) What a great example of how we can use poetry to make necessary statements and illuminate serious issues. Provocative.
Oh, Mrs. Leach, I love this poem. I have so felt this. I get so many customers at the pizzeria I work at who come in and share their intolerant beliefs. There was one a few weeks ago, who walked past an African American customer, and stated how he...
We will be wrapping up our work on Three Cups by creating Glogsters with the kids' reactions to the book. Each glog will contain images, writing, video that we will capture during which kids discuss the theme or message they have taken away from t...
The salesman came in and began to chat, as they do
about the family that he missed and the town where he lived
and the blacks infiltrating his neighborhood and the Jews who were hiding the money from him
and he thought that I agreed, because of m...
I am not inside your head.
I can't predict what you will say.
I can't control your feelings,
Even if I hope you feel that way.
Today you tell me one story,
And tomorrow you'll tell another.
How do I know what to believe,
Why should I even bother?...
The Global Poetry Project aims to provide a space for members to expand upon their cultural views through the writing and reading of poetry.
I am not inside your head.
I can't predict what you will say.
I can't control your feelings,
Even if I hope you feel that way.
Today you tell me one story,
And tomorrow you'll tell another.
How do I know what to believe,
Why should I even bother?...
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