A MEANINGFUL MESS
Episode 81: Cultivating a Willingness to Wonder in the Classroom
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Episode 81 Notes and Resources:
In this episode, I share some specific tools and ideas that can be utilized to cultivate a willingness to wonder in any classroom.
Wonder Walls: A Low-Prep Strategy to Integrate Inquiry, Voice and Choice
Some examples of wonders learners might develop during a wonder walk around campus (thank you, ChatGPT):
- "I wonder why there are so many different types of trees on the school grounds."
- "I wonder how the school garden is maintained and who takes care of it."
- "I wonder what the purpose is of the sculpture near the entrance."
- "I wonder how old the oldest part of the school building is."
- "I wonder who painted the mural in the hallway and what inspired the artist."
- "I wonder how the school manages to recycle and reduce waste."
- "I wonder what kinds of birds and insects can be found in the schoolyard."
- "I wonder why certain classrooms are located in specific areas of the building."
- "I wonder what the history is behind the plaques and memorials in the courtyard."
- "I wonder how the technology in the computer lab contributes to our learning."
Genius Hour Resources (Skills-Enhancement Suite)
