GLOW IN THE DARK ROCKS

 "One day . . . or day one.” -- Anonymous

Cherokee Month of the Ripe Corn Moon

 

SEL:  #4 Relationship Skills

Digital Learner:  #7 Innovative Designer

The little children in my neighborhood are quite resourceful. The traditional lemonade has been replaced with a pomegranate spritzer, still just $1.

We live below a state park, and small rocks wash down into our street. I have many painted-rock paperweights, which l purchased for $2. Some have creatures, rainbows, or paw prints. One day, the little girls ran up to me with great excitement, “Guess what? We have glow-in-the-dark rocks!” I bought two, and placed them in a very dark hallway where my home could glow-in-the-dark. Support begins with, “I like you and I am your friend.” They understand even though young children do not have the language skills to express all of their feelings.

A nearby rural school called me to sub one day but I had already left for another school. The principal told my husband, “You’re home. Your children go here, so the students know you. Can you sub in kindergarten today? We’re desperate.” As a fireman and ambulance driver, he would and could save your life, but a room full of five-year-olds filled him with trepidation.

However, he had a good day. One little girl gazed up at him,

“How old are you?”

“How old do you think I am?” he replied.

“103!” she was serious.

To a five-year-old, I’m sure we look as old as turtles. I love their perspective.

Aloha love,

Carla

I am committed to being an effective member of the global digital community. Montana Cat Tales for Life-Long Learners publishes children’s picture books, for ages 4-8, on feelings and emotions, earth science, and social-emotional learning (SEL). These books work to help children understand themselves and their place in the world through animal characters and diverse human companions. They provide Learning-to-Learn Skills, sight-words, and phonics to enrich academic development.

The 5 SEL Competencies are: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. CASEL.org

The 7 Competencies for Technology in Education Empowered Learner: I use technology to set goals, work toward achieving them, and demonstrating my learning.

Global Collaborator: I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others, and work effectively in teams using digital tools.

Digital Citizen: I understand the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world.

Creative Communicator: I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.

Knowledge Constructor: I critically select, evaluate, and synthesize digital resources into a collection that reflects my learning and builds my knowledge.

Computational Thinker: I identify authentic problems, work with data, and use a step-by-step process to automate solutions.

Innovative Designer: I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools. ISTE.org  

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