Greetings Padawan

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  • Darth Harley Character Reveal
    by John MacDonald
    I did a character reveal for Darth Harley yesterday on Secular Web Kids blog HERE as part of my end of summer posting that I also did on my Secular Frontier blog.  It turns out that while Harley is a bright kid, he also has significant mental challenges he is managing.  I wanted to create… Read more: Darth Harley Character Reveal
  • Darth Harley, The Sickest Boy in the World
    by John MacDonald
    Darth Harley was a Bark Lord of the Sith.  Of course, Harley knew he wasn’t actually a Sith.  The Jedi and the Sith were from long ago in a galaxy far, far away.  But, he liked to think of himself that way. Interestingly, Harley’s favorite movie series wasn’t Star Wars, but the Rocky movies.  He… Read more: Darth Harley, The Sickest Boy in the World
  • Weird Facts
    by John MacDonald
    Did you know the oldest goldfish lived to be 43 years old, or that you’re taller in the morning than at night? Check out some totally weird facts on this Reader’s Digest site and share some unusual facts about yourself to your friends.
  • Make a Family Tree
    by John MacDonald
    Here are engaging, classroom-friendly ways a teacher can assign a family tree project so it feels creative and fun rather than just filling in names on a chart. These work well for elementary (and adaptable for middle school), encourage family involvement, and build skills in research, storytelling, art, and presentation. Always offer flexibility for blended,… Read more: Make a Family Tree
  • Classroom Philosophy: This is a Safe Place
    by John MacDonald
    Big Idea: Teachers and kids should always present a friendly, caring classroom because you never know what problems from home a student may be showing up with (hunger, fighting parents, etc) A consistently friendly, caring classroom climate is one of the highest-leverage things teachers and students can offer, precisely because many kids walk in carrying… Read more: Classroom Philosophy: This is a Safe Place