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Day: May 15, 2021

The Silver Lining

May 15, 2021 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

I could have focused on all the things that went wrong with this lesson, all the content I did not get to share, all the things I should have done. Instead, I reframed those thirty minutes as the room I made to show loving kindness and compassion. Something that is in increasing short supply in our world.

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    Trish on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 29, 2026

    I loved reading this observation: "I was just setting the stage for children to create.  They did not need help;…

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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    Come to New Jersey anytime, Kim. You have an open invitation!

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    kimhaynesjohnson on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    What's so fascinating is that children are accepting and agreeable when it comes to working together (mostly)- - far more…

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    Anita Ferreri on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!

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5 responses to “The Silver Lining”

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    Julie
    May 15, 2021

    I love how they were able to be partners with you in figuring out solutions. I struggle too when things don’t go how I planned, but I love the serendipity when despite my efforts, everything comes together with the help of a team. This is a fantastic project!

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    Tammy Mulligan
    May 16, 2021

    I love how this story twists and ends differently than I thought it would. I love the way you captured their compassion – “Play is important, but so is compassion, understanding, and empathy. That day, the girls understood this deeply.”

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    Ramona
    May 17, 2021

    This project makes me want to get outside and play. When they begged for that 5 minute recess, it brought back the times we used to take our after school book club outside. Middle school students need time to play too! We’re looking forward to hearing more about this project. I used to always end the school year with lost civilizations, the civilizations that we didn’t have time to cover. It was so fun to watch the student engagement in this project as the school year drew to a close.

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    JenniferM
    May 19, 2021

    What a wonderful moment! I love how the girl taught you a strategy she uses to help her mom! Play, indeed, is important, just like being flexible and taking care of ourselves! I think the girls learned a lot more than they would have if the lesson would have gone perfectly! 🙂

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    kd0602
    May 19, 2021

    I love this! And I especially love how it didn’t go as expected, but your day did go as it should. Relationships–that’s what it is all about! And love the magic tea!

    Kim

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