Monday morning I was invited to Halstead. We met at Bentley Primary School in Bentley. I have always wanted to go to Bentley as I see a sign for it on the way to Wichita. I really loved the town. It reminded me how important local schools are to the survival of communities. Many think consolidation or closing smaller schools is the answer to budget issues, but if you visit these schools, you can definitely see the need and use of those facilities to our students.I once again learned strategies during my presentation (I may be learning more than the participants!). I now am armed with the Matharena by Brenda Barrow to share with my colleagues and students...now if I can just follow the directions on the sheet!
I got lots of feedback from this district and I so appreciate it. Turns out I used Metaphor when I should have used Simile! I always got those mixed up and guess I still haven't learned it well. I will get that changed ASAP. The use of similes at the end was a little rushed so I didn't get to explain much how to use them in instruction - maybe they will invite me back?? :-) Or if anyone reading this wants to post some comments, ideas, suggestions on using similes for everyone to read - go for it! We can learn from all the great educators across the state together!
(Sorry I didn't get any pictures this time. My camera batteries were dead.)
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I thought the presentation was very good. AS a high school teacher, most of the presenters we see present material that is aimed at elementary/middle school levels. To leave the presentation with something I could use in my classroom the next day was awesome. There was never a dull moment. My favorite part was the pig drawings - all the staff was still talking about it the next day!
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