We designed a piece of art to depict how we visualized the latest novel that we read. It was incredible. The girls really came through although I am not surprised. They love the opportunity to be creative. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd was the assignment which presents themes of coming-of-age, the power of the female community, the irrationality of racism, and of course the secret life of bees. It's a powerful novel. We explored symbols, motifs, themes, characters, and conflict/resolution. My students were very motivated by the novel.

More to come regarding what evolved.........

Sometimes in class we talk about our dreams. We attempt to find their meanings. One of my girls told me she had a dream that she was watching a movie and eating popcorn with the Prophet (PBU).  We all laughed about that. 

Each day I challenge my assumptions, or rather, I am forced to challenge them. I assume things about the world around me, about people, education, art, religion, and the values of others and the lack of values in some. Character is so vital to me and to education and character manifests itself through experiences- compelling and real.

Welcome to my blog Compelling Experiences!