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Wouldn’t it be remarkable? I’ve been thinking about it ever since I visited the British Museum and the National Gallery in London, UK only to find, incredibly, it was all free.
Is it possible the Brits might be onto something? Galleries, museums, and parks offer communities incredible opportunities for lifelong learning. Imagine 83% more interaction with Nova Scotian art, culture, natural history, and natural spaces.
This along-the-way activity is especially good for children who have inadvertently gotten ants in their pants en route to a field trip destination. It also works as a 3-minute energizer in the middle of class – simply do the actions on the spot. From toddlers to preteens, use it with whole classes or, for the eager homeschooler, it is great for one or two.
“Make your first decision in life the most important one, which is how I’m going to define success, because if you define success the wrong way, you’re in for a series of real, real hard lessons. And you’re in for a life that you won’t be at peace with.” Andre Agassi , September 7, 2010 on CBC Radio Q
A. Integrate choice into your lesson planning.
B. Plan activities in your lessons where students get a chance to see someone enjoying his or her work in that field.
C. Remember, everyone’s broccoli is different.
If there is nobody teaching, can you still take advantage of a teachable moment? I’d venture to say yes. I’d even say that when it comes to a museum, you have to. The question is – how do you find them?
This is a health promotion application of Gross National Happiness inspired by the voices of Ray Anderson, John Ralston Saul, and Mathis Wackernagel. Since it’s from the 2005 international conference “Rethinking Development: Local Pathways to Global Wellbeing”, it’s been a while since I wrote it. Sometimes “in with the new” doesn’t have to mean “out with the old”…
I watched my little guy learn how to ride a bike today. Note that I didn’t say that I taught my son how to ride a bike today. I suppose I can claim I facilitated it, and that’s simply the truth of teaching no matter what the subject.