Lemov and Edelman Quotes

I'm doing what I think I was put on this earth to do. And I'm really grateful to have something that I'm passionate about and that I think is profoundly important.  Marian Wright-Edleman

When I fight about what is going on in the neighborhood, or when I fight about what is happening to other people's children, I'm doing that because I want to leave a community and a world that is better than the one I found. Marian Wright-Edelman

Technique #7 -The 4 M's- A great lesson objective (and therefore a great lesson) should be manageable, measurable, made first and most important on the path to college.  Doug Lemov

Technique #29- Do Now -A short activity that you have written on the board or is waiting on their desks before they enter the classroom that the students are expected to begin working on immediately. Doug Lemov

Children's Book

My most favorite of all times children's book series was Superfudge by Judy Blume. I was the youngest of three children by 10 years, so I really didn't have anyone to play with and Superfudge gave me the adventure I needed in order to not get into trouble. He never gave me a dull moment. Even thinking about this blog post made me excited and gave me the oppurtunity to post.

Childhood Quote

Childhood is the fiery furnace in which we are melted down to essentials and that essential shaped for good.  ~Katherine Anne Porter

As I was reading over the quotes, this is one that stuck out to me. The word "essential" was so strong and powerful. Essential meaning absolutely necessary or indispensable. Childhood is absoulutely necessary for growth. Without that innocent stage in life, you cant really grow, because everything will seem so real and concrete. Imagination is what helps lead you to dreams and goals.