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BubbleUp Take5: Positive Nudges, Cardboard, Meditation and More

10/31/2016

Happy November from BubbleUp Classroom! We know that despite the Fall leaves and crisp autumn air that this is a time when teachers and students can start feeling burned out. While everything is shiny and new in September, now kids and adults are feeling the grind and in need of a break. As educators, we all have to work hard to keep ourselves grounded in our practice and positive so that our students will reflect that back to us in their learning. We hope this Take 5 will help inspire you in the weeks to come to try something new. Remember to breathe; you aren't that far away from a very well deserved Thanksgiving Break!

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You think you know what librarians do? Sorry, but chances are...you're wrong.

10/22/2016

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This week I had the pleasure of participating in the annual Virginia Association of School Librarians conference in Norfolk, Virginia. I'll admit that I was a fish out of water -- the only teacher in a sea of school librarians. Even though I don't know much about the Dewey Decimal system or online catalogs, they made me feel right at home.

As I sat at dinner, listening to their conversation about teaching and learning, I realized that unless you have had the privilege of working in a school over the past decade you may not understand what school librarians actually do. Librarians are not a braggy bunch; so I feel inclined to set the record straight on their behalf. You probably think they spend their entire day shelving and checking out books, while shushing students. It's time to set aside these stereotypes and give librarians their long overdue kudos.

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BubbleUp Take5: Graphic novels, graphic elections, and more!

10/14/2016

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I've been mulling over the importance of teaching graphic novels and our current, crazy Presidential election. I'm dreaming of a world in which our students can continue the art of play beyond the early grades. I'm pondering the life-saving powers of books and libraries, and humming Dylan songs.

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Breaking Out to Bring Students In

10/9/2016

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Imagine locking a class of middle school students in a room and then asking them to use clues to figure a way out. Think of the collaboration and team work that would be necessary for success.

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BubbleUp Take 5: Brain Breaks, Pineapples, and more

10/4/2016

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Whew. We've made it to October after a busy first month of teaching and learning. High fives all around!. This week I've been thinking about helping students refocus in the classroom and effective ways to share teaching practices with colleagues. I've also mulled over expanded civics education in an age of STEM and discovered a new-to-me resource that I think you'll love. So friends, take five minutes for yourself and read on...

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BubbleUp Take5: Positive Nudges, Cardboard, Meditation and More

You think you know what librarians do? Sorry, but chances are...you're wrong.

BubbleUp Take5: Graphic novels, graphic elections, and more!

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BubbleUp Take5: Positive Nudges, Cardboard, Meditation and More

You think you know what librarians do? Sorry, but chances are...you're wrong.

BubbleUp Take5: Graphic novels, graphic elections, and more﻿!

Breaking Out to Bring Students In

﻿BubbleUp Take 5: Brain Breaks, Pineapples, and more

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BubbleUp Take5: Graphic novels, graphic elections, and more!

BubbleUp Take 5: Brain Breaks, Pineapples, and more