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Fidget to Think

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 ~ wordancerblog ~ 6 Comments

Fidget to Think - I wanted to honor students' need to move. I also wanted to create a space for them to really think about why they fidget and what strategies they could use to both keep moving while also actively listen

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6 responses to “Fidget to Think”

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    majfoil
    October 31, 2020

    Ok! You cracked me up about pacing being fidgitting rather than a teacher method!!! LOL. So in expected, but true. And the girls reaction! Awesome.

    Your willingness to be real, transparent, and honest with the girls is such a gift! And of course the relationships you are building are simply fantabulous!!!

    I’ve got the links on my to do list for a morning porch sit 😁

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    Julie
    October 31, 2020

    Totally stopped at that pacing thing–as a teacher, I had to train myself not to do that over many years! My brain and body always want something to do. This whole piece was so interesting to me. I’ve got that link open to check out later–thanks for this!

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    Terje
    November 1, 2020

    Your philosophy that fidgeting isn’t something to completely to get rid of but rather to learn to manage is learner friendly. Having experienced fidgeting yourself you probably have more understanding toward students with this need than many other teachers.

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    Fran Haley
    November 1, 2020

    A fidget pencil – what a fabulous idea! There’s movement and energy even in your words and poems. “Word dancer” is the perfect name choice. It implies joy. I was struck by the freedom to move while you meditate – it made me think of how many times we feel we aren’t good at a thing because we can’t do it the way others do, or the way we believe (or are led to believe) it should be done. We’re all wired differently – it’s a matter of finding our way.

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    Loralee
    November 2, 2020

    Brilliant! All of it! Briliant!

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      Loralee
      November 2, 2020

      Oops! Brilliant!

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