On this page the following entries were made in the “September, 2008” time-frame.
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The Human Body School
The study of the human body can yield practical and profound wisdoms to be passed on to the young. For starters - getting to know the body, understanding how it works, good nutrition and fitness applies to everybody, every body. How we demonstrate and encourage healthy eating habits, physical fitness and self-view is [...]
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Tres Tamboras – We all need a Center
In 1981 I lived in a small village in the Barlovento region of Venezuela called Caño Negro. It was founded by West African people who had escaped from Spanish slaveholders into the jungle interior of the Venezuelan Amazon. It became a vibrant and thriving community. The rhythms, stories, symbol and song of these proud [...]
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The Wonder of Words
It is so true that language and words are powerful motivators in human life. Words can alter the course of history; can elevate a person to ideas and connections that may inspire generations to come. Words can do harm, but they can also heal. Some of the greatest movers and shakers in world history [...]
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Get To Know Yourself
Teachers! The most important teaching tool you have is you! Yes, you! It’s true.
They don’t teach you this in college, it’s not part of the education curriculum, but if you think about it, it really should be. The most persuasive, effective, efficacious, long lasting, inspiring teaching tool you have is YOU!
What does this mean? [...]
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Older Better
The intimate meaning and value of aging and death can be engendered in the young. Most children have a grandparent or an auntie or uncle they can get to know better. Many children know of someone who has died. But how we talk about old age, dying and death with young people can make [...]
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New Geography Workshop Primer
How we map the world reflects our world view. Introducing geography to elementary age school children is a brilliant opportunity to explore the world through the lens of many world views, many view points. The inspiration behind the song New Geography is to promote exploration of the 21st century ‘human-o-sphere’ through a kaleidoscope of [...]
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