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A to Z Challenge 2020: T is for Teaching

Posted on April 23, 2020 by hdh

  T is for Teaching It was early one morning when the radio did blast  First day of teaching had arrived; I had to move quite fast For the hour that was mentioned by the broadcaster that day Said that … Continue reading →

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Stories Spark…

Posted on December 16, 2019 by hdh

Stories Spark I feel saddened by the fact that kids growing up nowadays are missing out on all the wonderful stories that I grew up on. The fairytales, folktales, even some of the books we read are no longer shared … Continue reading →

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Y – y is it gr8 to write like this?

Posted on April 28, 2018 by hdh

Y is it gr8 to write like this? IDK Minna entered the lunch room with a piece of paper in her hand. She was not a happy person. “Why don’t sixth graders write in English? Just look at this note … Continue reading →

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X – Never do what is eXpected.

Posted on April 27, 2018 by hdh

Never do what is eXpected I tend to be somewhat of a rogue. When asked to do something the traditional way, I will usually find a different and unique way of doing it. I don’t think I do it to … Continue reading →

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Q – What’s with all the questions?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by hdh

Questions…Do you ever stop asking them? It was late on a Wednesday afternoon when Lina came home totally exhausted. Otto noticed how tired she was and casually asked how her day went. Lina replied, “It was very draining, so many … Continue reading →

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H – Do you have your homework?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by hdh

Did you do your homework? Otto’s and Herman’s wives both worked in the same elementary school. Lina, Otto’s wife, was a 5th grade classroom teacher, whereas Minna, Herman’s wife, was a teacher’s assistant in 6th grade. Minna had a child … Continue reading →

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E – Educate or Regurgitate

Posted on April 5, 2018 by hdh

Educate or Regurgitate I’ve been an educator for the past 45 years. I’ve experienced everything from the Open Classroom concept of the 70s, to the Cognitive Level Matching concepts of the 80s, to the Writing project in the 90s, to … Continue reading →

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It must be magic.

Posted on June 10, 2017 by hdh

Oh, how education has changed. In my youthful days of teaching, there were so many things that we were able to do. We had projects that we involved the kids in that enhanced our curriculum. Some of them took a … Continue reading →

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O: Oops Plan (ES)

Posted on April 18, 2016 by hdh

Oops Plan We all make mistakes. Mistakes are an important part of learning. When I was teaching older elementary students (10 and 11-year-olds) I would discuss with them the importance of learning from mistakes. I’m not sure exactly when and … Continue reading →

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Here I sit

Posted on January 10, 2015 by hdh

This piece was written at my writing group today: As I went through my teaching career I took a lot of courses that were required in order to get my Masters degree. Having received my degree there was no requirement … Continue reading →

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