What would you do if you had 20% of your time to create, research, and follow your passions? Last year, I started a project on Fridays where my students would teach each other what they were interested in. I would see some of them teaching karate movements to others, another student in a corner teaching how to draw, and someone else teaching the steps to writing. It was exciting to see them engaged and excited about what they were teaching and learning. I don't know Google's 20% would actually look like in 1st grade, but I know that this would inspire students to be creative, research, ask questions, and be have fun while learning. | Resources to start | |
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Sara Chai
9/8/2014 01:57:57 pm
I love the idea of Genius Hour! It is like EdCamps on a more regular basis! I bet it is not easy to start this adventure when you do not know the outcome with your students. However, this process reminds me that we are all unique - and it does not hurt to have knowledge of something new from a peer, colleague, or friend!
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Michelle Snyder
9/10/2014 10:45:22 pm
Gisel- Your students must benefit from your sense of openness about learning in your classroom. Your willingness to let go of the reigns a bit and experiment with something Genius Hour, where you don't know what the results will be, suggests that you want to see what your students can do, and you are interested in where their learning will take them. I love the concept of Genius Hour. I don't' have experience with it . . . yet :) I'm looking forward to sharing ideas, experiences, and practices with you! :)
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Alex Gonzalez
9/14/2014 11:14:29 am
I think this is a great idea. It's an amazing opportunity to keep your traditions alive!
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