Saturday, December 10, 2022

Goals, balance, thoughts, updates

 I am back...after 8 busy weeks...let me start with an ah ha...

I was reflecting why I stayed in education through the stress of a pandemic and so much more...the students...the community...the families who are part of my family.

I stay late to set up for holiday events, text co-workers when a former student tries something new (a life skills student is playing basketball and educators love to hear about former students), research new lessons, and more!

SO why do I keep writing this blog...to document my journey, the activities that we are doing in STEAM, and so much more...

I went through a short phase where being an Instagram influencer sounded like fun...but I really am a private person and have watched many educators struggle with policies and procedures using social media...no need to complicate life.

I plan on keeping to share the highlights of STEAM  :)

SO in STEAM, we have been busy with book fair, holiday concerts, and lots of lessons. 

The traveling mural was completed as well...we decided on large paw prints ... it was just mailed...





And now we started getting pieces back!



DeSTEMber is also in full swing...upcycled trees, marble runs, gingerbread people, paper circuits, reindeer, and more!


Tessellation trees

Gingerbread fun




Marble runs



Reindeer




Dusk jacket trees




Balloons over broadway from November 





Graphic design with vector (also in November)




Lots of fun...lots of learning...lots of reflection!

2 more weeks until Christmas...

Trying to keep the magic alive...

Let me know if you have new blog topics or ideas!