Notes from the Primary Conference
What do you mean, ÒfunÓ?
Theory of ÒFlowÓ
Slanted Rope Theory
Coliberation
Things we do for fun
Wildflower hunting
Gardening
Scrapbooking
Playing an instrument
Camping
Counted Cross stitch
Hiking
Socializing
Walking
Reading
Collecting things
Shopping
Playing with my kids
Playing with my grandkids
Cooking
Baking
Quilting
Napping
Watching old movies
Freecell on the computer
Playing solitaire
Card games
Board games
Dominoes
Paddy-cake: sense and nonsense
Ad Hoc Tabletop Olympics
Teamwork Ð cooperation
Had to plan
Gave everyone a chance to use their own learning style Ð plan first or play
first
It was fun!
Everyone got to participate
Everyone had a margin of success
Creative
Resourceful
Leadership Ð kindness, support, good sportspersonship
Involves math skills
Good family night activity Ð work as family team, or work with other family
(observe how children and families interact)
When teaching is fun
Kids make dinosaurs out of boxes and duct tape, they plan, they give the
dinosaur names Ð they demonstrate pride, ownership, leadership. Cooperation. As
a teacher I feel energized and exhausted.
Doing theatre with kids Ð even little plays, give them bunny ears (doesnÕt
have to be elaborate). Adds to their self-esteem. Helps them overcome their
timidity.
Based on ÒFlat StanleyÓ Letter writing to people in another State Ð make
posters. Use pictures of kids to make their own Flat Stanleys. Send to people
in other State. People take pictures of Flat Staney in their State, send
stories about their StateÉ
Take Flat Stanley to nature center, take pictures.