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Creating curiosity

Posted on: April 23rd, 2012 by Marnie No Comments

 

My son asked me the other day if it was my fault he has a thirst for knowledge. Why yes, I'll take the blame for that one. I always encourage my children, students, friends, family... anyone, to learn the answers they seek. Giving someone the answer takes away the chance for them to understand and truly connect. Now this isn't necessarily for every question, but in most situations you can help someone find their own answers.

Too vague?

Next time some one asks a question, before giving them the answer, ask their opinion. Then offer suggestions that lead to the answer.

Here's an example:
Where do rainbows come from?
What do you think?
The clouds
Sort of, what are clouds made of?
Water drops
And when sun light passes through water drops some times they break the light into rainbows

Then break out a handy prism or a crystal or ring that will break up the light and see the fun begin. Or go online to find more information and examples. My kids like to find extremes, a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow"double rainbows/a, a href="http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/21571419.html?m=ysmobile=y"rainbow clouds/a.

Don't have the answers or even a lead, do yourself a favor and explore the question. You never know where it might lead.

A suggestion, if the person asking is you boss, just answer.

Mobile

Posted on: March 5th, 2012 by Marnie No Comments

 

Finally found how to set up mobile connection got posting to my blog.

Now I can share my thoughts without my laptop.

Right now I an crazy buddy with school, work and the family. I need to start looking for a part time job to replace one that is ending-contract ends and so does job.

A bit bummed out but ready for a new experience. Brain storming about starting my own company. We'll see.

Glad to be in contact again. Now to finish my final paper for literature.

Wish me luck.

School has started!

Posted on: September 12th, 2010 by Marnie 2 Comments

 

The school year has started and this year is going to be crazy.

Jorie's first day started with one of the high schools she goes to (yes she splits her days between 2 high schools) not having her registered and wouldn't let her talk to the counselor to fix the situation. It is all fixed now but it was frustrating knowing that she had taken care of registering before school ended only to be lost in the system. She didn't get one of the classes she wanted - American Sign Language - and instead is taking Physics. Crazy switch but she is thrilled. Her schedule this year includes Physics, Choir, Pre-Calculus, Geology, English, World Civilizations, Pro Chef. She is also signed up for swim team, Scriber Singers, Science team and Rainbow Warriors. Add on top of all this the field trips she will be taking for Geology and Choir. Her schedule is insane!!!

Stone's schedule isn't as crazy since he is still in middle school. Chef School, PE, English, History, Physical Science, Geometry. And FOOTBALL! That means practice everyday except Sundays and 6 games. He is looking forward already to next year when he starts high school.

My schedule is thick as always: CPR Training Center, SBDC, PTAC and Divine Movement Dance, take up a lot of my time. Add teaching 21st Century Business Planning at EDCC BTC and all the kids practices and games/ meets and I am going to be one crazy busy lady. I hope with the extra work to save up enough to take a vacation this winter and go visit family. We will see how that goes. PA is beautiful in the winter. And I really miss Mom and the boys and everyone else.

Blog coming soon!

Posted on: July 20th, 2010 by Marnie 1 Comment

 

Yay!