https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg Collection of examples, tools, strategies, and ideas centered on Ownership, Wonder, and Responsibility within classroom culture and community connections. en-us 2017-10-02 21:58:48 UTC 2026-03-17 01:35:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200646616 Monday Morning Meeting - this is based on Responsive Classroom's morning meeting. It's a time to celebrate, be excited for each other, and to give large group announcements. All of 6th grade, every Monday - 10 minutes or less. ]]> 2017-10-26 00:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200646616 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200646855 Watched the video of Peter Reynold's book "The Dot." We then focused on life lessons from the story and how to apply them to our homeroom/year. The canvas is in our homeroom and we refer to it as needed (mostly for a reflection tool).]]> 2017-10-26 00:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200646855 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200647210 Marble Run is a collaborative project through "Projects by Jen"]]> 2017-10-26 00:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200647210 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200647329 2017-10-26 00:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200647329 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200648217 Learners completed this request form with their rationale and action plan. Then they conference with the teacher for logistics prior to having the project approved/started.]]> 2017-10-26 00:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200648217 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200651180 Pre-planned script for a phone call to the local recycling center. Learners made the call; call was on speaker so the teacher could help as needed.]]> 2017-10-26 00:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200651180 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200651472 Identify the problem (this was for Earth systems and human impact). Brainstorm the solutions - chose one to elaborate on for the project proposal.]]> 2017-10-26 00:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/200651472 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201563732 2017-10-30 01:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201563732 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201563891 2017-10-30 01:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201563891 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201564106 2017-10-30 01:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201564106 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201564296 2017-10-30 01:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201564296 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201564434 I needed to find a different way to transition from one class to the next. As one class left, the next class was waiting at the door. I started posting start of class "bell ringers" for the kids to do at their tables while I got one class out and the next class set up. The bellringers have morphed from conversation starters, journal prompts, reflections...to LEGO challenges, playdo sculpting, and more!

]]> 2017-10-30 01:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201564434 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201565146 2017-10-30 01:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201565146 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201567043 Start the conversation about service; who? what? how? when? where? and WHY?

Personal, School, Community, County, State, Country, World?

Projects generated: food pantries, homeless shelters, war veterans, animal shelters, cancer research, supplies for community park and recreation departments, small engine work, technology lessons for elderly, clothing drives, family movie nights. ]]> 2017-10-30 01:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201567043 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201568176 2017-10-30 01:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201568176 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201995824 Each month, we invite a community member to come into the school to talk about how they need to be Responsible, Respectful and Safe in their career. Some guests have been a police officer, firefighter, librarian, pilot, coach, news anchor, etc.]]> 2017-10-31 02:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/201995824 bkastein https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202139765 Once or twice a month I invite family ]]> 2017-10-31 14:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202139765 bkastein https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202143190 2017-10-31 14:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202143190 bkastein https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202146929 2017-10-31 14:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202146929 bkastein https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202149159 2017-10-31 14:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202149159 bkastein https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202149428 2017-10-31 14:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202149428 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202200108 At beginning of the year, learners brainstormed what the community should look like, sound like and feel like. We took the repeated ideas and made the posters to hang in the community. The title of the community was designed by the learners and then every learner signed the poster. At times we score the feelings of our community by giving it a 1,2, or 3. We discuss what changes we need to make or celebrate how the community is being. These expectations are referred back to often during community and in our smaller classrooms and groups. ]]> 2017-10-31 15:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202200108 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202310993 Integration of the school prairie just outside of the building - allows for community experts, tangible learning opportunities, and shared responsibilities ]]> 2017-10-31 19:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202310993 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202312588 Projects by Jen - Marble Run 2016/17. Kids were with one person they chose and then paired up to form larger groups.]]> 2017-10-31 19:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202312588 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202313481 Start of the year. Conference with each kids as to what they wanted to share with me. Then they chose things to share with a partner, and thing(s) to share with the whole class]]> 2017-10-31 19:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202313481 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202314539 This is adapted from responsive classroom practices - allow opportunities to discuss problem behaviors/situations as a class with the intention of ending at a solution to try. The norms of the class will change throughout the year - things added/changed/deleted]]> 2017-10-31 19:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202314539 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202357901 For the past three years, 5th grade learners have led and organized a thankful reception to show thier appreciation and gratitude for others. They spend time writing notes of gratitude to thier peers and staff in the school community, as well as to family members. Each learner has the honor of inviting family members to attend the event. Very powerful!

]]> 2017-11-01 01:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202357901 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202358942 A group of 8th grade boys designed a full day, school-wide Outdoor Expo. It all started with an interest survey, talking with experts, and led to a well-executed event. Very proud day!]]> 2017-11-01 01:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202358942 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202360435 An inspirational spot to read stories or watch films about how others chose to give back. I used this to introduce service learning passion projects to my 8th graders last year. How can you be the change for yourself or others?]]> 2017-11-01 01:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202360435 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202360952 2017-11-01 01:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202360952 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202360955 2017-11-01 01:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202360955 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202573168 This is used to monitor the written component of explaining and argumentation in science. It monitored throughout the year not just a one and done. ]]> 2017-11-01 15:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202573168 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202575111 2017-11-01 15:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202575111 emcdonald8 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202576225 2017-11-01 15:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202576225 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202733976 Mayville Middle School 3rd Place Winners for 2016-2017]]> 2017-11-01 23:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202733976 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202734226 2017-11-01 23:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202734226 mschneider6 https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202734402 2017-11-01 23:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emcdonald8/ig6bv73afckg/wish/202734402