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Elisa Waingort

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A Teacher Musing Out Loud

  • Questions

    Slicing every day in March!! Today’s post is short and sweet because I just got back from a night of playing Bunko with friends. I share some questions I’m grappling with in my classroom. No answers. Just questions.(1) What purpose do math stations serve in my classroom?(2) How can I continue to engage writers without overwhelming them or me?(3)… Read more

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  • SIPS of Learning – PD by Teachers for Teachers

    Slicing every day in March!! Yesterday, teachers at my school, Pre-K – 12, participated in an afternoon of professional learning courtesy of our colleagues. Every two to three months, a call for presenters is made and teachers volunteer to conduct a 30-minute session to their peers about an education-related topic. There are usually about ten… Read more

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  • Math Expert Groups, Take #1

    Slicing every day in March!! Today we did expert groups in math for approximately 20 minutes.It was my first attempt at organizing students into self-selected groups with one student responsible for teaching the rest of the group a particular math skill. First, I asked my students to think of something in math they felt comfortable… Read more

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  • Writing Every Day

    Slicing every day in March!! Oh, oh.I don’t know what to write.I’m tired and I’d love to stop trying to write so that I could curl up with a good book, instead.If it weren’t for the March Slice of Life Challenge, I would most likely log out of my computer right now, so that I… Read more

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  • Creativity and Innovation

    Slicing every day in March Creativity and innovation…I’ve been thinking a lot about both of these topics lately.Probably because I’ve been reading George Couros’ book, The Innovator’s Mindset and because +Margaret Simon has nudged some of us to write about this topic today. So far, one of the biggest takeaways from reading this book by +George Couros has been the idea that… Read more

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  • Relationships

    Slicing every day in March!! Developing relationships with students is a very important part of what teachers do at the beginning of the year. In fact, it may very well be the most important thing teachers do to make sure that the year goes well and learning happens for every student. As the year progresses,… Read more

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  • Exhausted

    Slicing every day in March!!!                               Exhausted.           That’s my predominant feeling tonight.I just got back from a TGIF at my principal’s house.  There was food, laughter and great company.As soon as I got home I took a… Read more

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  • One Part Patience, One Part Artistry, One Part Trust and Many Parts Faith

    Slicing every day in March!!! Today I got home close to 6:00 pm.Almost 12 hours after I had left to go to school.I took a shower.I cleaned up the kitchenwhile my husband cooked.I had dinner with my husband and son.I cleaned up the kitchen again.I sat down to flip through my FB and Twitter feeds.Then,… Read more

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  • The Weather

    Slicing every day in March!! Pichincha, an active volcano, is visible from many points in Quito. When there’s snow at the top, everyone knows that it is going to be cold. There has been snow on the top of Pichincha for a few days running. I know I shouldn’t complain about the weather. After all, it… Read more

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  • Perfect Day!

    Slicing every day in March!!! Today was a wonderful day with my students! We finished reading Moo by Sharon Creech.  We were both sad and happy at the end of the story. And, we put aside some of our routines to tape an upcoming episode for Book Club for Kids about Moo. Take a look at the Book Club… Read more

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