C4T Summary for November

11/16/14

*Pick your own
For the Love of Learning: What if a child is Manipulative?
Joe Bower

Children should not be manipulated into doing things in the class to get stuff done, but the kids should not manipulate the teacher to get what they want.

I think there is nothing wrong with rewarding the kids for doing something right in the classroom. It may make them want to do good everyday so they can get a prize.

11/30/14

*Pick your own
Denise Krebs
Dare to Care
Finding my way in Kindergarten Genius Hour

She lets her kids have a genius hour and make things. She lets them become "makers". Their little brains are like sponges, they are smarter than you think they are. In genius hour they are making and learning. As the teacher one day she became a learner to one of her students because he created a chair out of used bottles. She had to listen to him because he had to tell her where to put glue or tap.

I think having such designated time to let kids mind wonder would be a cool thing. Let them see what they can come up with on their on and most importantly keep them engaged.