Today was just perfect!
In the morning, I was up reading some slices, dying to get mine going but I knew I had to wait for my day to officially kick in.
By 9 I was out in the cold, warming my car and on the Garden State Parkway, headed to watch and document a class at Highland Falls Intermediate School. Paul, 7th grade Science and Kristen, Tech/Literacy were collaborating on a lesson inspired by a workshop I led during our 2nd Science team session. All afternoon this duo worked together, creating a lesson around Peter Elbow’s Believing and Doubting strategy. I loved what each brought to the conversation and today I watched them move seamlessly from table to table. A work of art, a call for more collaboration everywhere.
How fortunate that both teachers were free as the class ended to reflect with me on their goals and plans for more of this work. What a total pleasure and I have it a lll on tape!
Back in my car, still cold, but we got to see some sun, I was back home for a quick lunch with Tuvia and then I was off to shop. I’ve make it my tradition to shop before a trip. Now I don’t need any new clothes, but… I managed to fill a few Chico’s bags without any trouble and Tuvia just smiled as I added them to my wardrobe, already bursting at the seams.
It was fun!!!!
Digital Bonnie 
Sounds like a perfect day…classrooms and shopping. Who could ask for more?
PERFECT!
Hey, you are single handedly keeping Chico’s in business, my friend! Getting ready for the warmth of Cancun, I see!
Ha, Tuvia was sure they had close after I left to restock 🙂
Love the caption, New home. Now you will need to post the pics of you and the new clothes in Cancun. What a prosperous day for all involved!
It will be a pleasure Elsie!
It does sound like a perfect day. As for buying things, well, wemust keep the economy going.
Perfect. And I can’t wait for you to share the warmth of Cancun with us. I need to vicariously enjoy the warmth and sunshine
perfect! I love how your day blended learning, sharing and shopping….I would agree that combo makes for perfection!
oh! What a great day. You captured it all, including your feelings, so well!
Classrooms, but no in person shopping for me; I would have done it online! Have fun in Cancun! Will wait for pics!
A classroom full of engaged learners and bags full of new clothes. Who could ask for more? Have a fantastic time in Mexico!
How many times can anyone say your opening words -today was just perfect? I am glad you did.