Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
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Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
We're presenting in Chicago at the joint NCTE/NCTM conference. Our session is with Jodie Bailey about a strategy called still thinking. We talk about this complex thinking strategy and share a variety of ways to use it.
Links
Choice Literacy Article: "Still Thinking: An Opportunity to Pause and Think Deeply" by Jodie Bailey
Jodie Bailey on LinkedIn
The Big Red Lollipop by Rukasana Kahn
Timeline
00:00 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference in Chicago01:18 Exploring the Concept of 'Still Thinking'04:45 Applying 'Still Thinking' in Early Childhood Literacy09:04 Engagement and Time in Learning14:55 Navigating 'No Thinking' in the Classroom
Key Takeaways
Still Thinking is a valuable strategy for all ages.
Engagement in learning can be fostered through movement.
Extended discussions can deepen understanding in young learners.
It's important to honor individual thinking processes.
Teaching strategies should be transferable across subjects.
Complex reasoning can be introduced at an early age.
Classroom dynamics can be navigated with intentionality.
Students benefit from having time to process their thoughts.
Curiosity and exploration are key in educational practices.
Sticky Hope
Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
