Cara from Montara
Every student seen, every student learning
Tag: children
Can I bring Meaningful Nature Studies to a Concrete Jungle?
Blooming oxalis means spring is coming, and the long cold winter nights are ending soon. Last year my students ran around our school campus happily picking oxalis in the crisp spring-like weather. They inspired me to plan a whole day for them to learn… Continue Reading “Can I bring Meaningful Nature Studies to a Concrete Jungle?”
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My Favorite Classroom Management tip
I am about to share with you my favorite classroom management tip. I still struggle with this. It’s a good struggle because I think I get better at it every single day. This tip works for any teacher in any classroom. It works for… Continue Reading “My Favorite Classroom Management tip”
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Dr. Coyote!
You can usually find Dr. Coyote wandering around the beaches and open space near his home every morning and evening. He is searching for lost or hurt animals. Most coyotes would rather eat them for quick snacks but not Dr. Coyote. When he carefully… Continue Reading “Dr. Coyote!”
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Queenie the Quail: How she met Dr. Coyote!
Dr. Coyote is a good friend of mine. He lives on the edge of the open space near my home. Many people see him and run away because he is, after all, a coyote. He could eat your dog or cat in the middle… Continue Reading “Queenie the Quail: How she met Dr. Coyote!”
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Montara Lighthouse
It’s so easy to take the beauty surrounding my little town for granted. I tend to look at the dark side of things and focus on the traffic, trash on the beach and the never ending to-do list waiting for my immediate attention. Last… Continue Reading “Montara Lighthouse”
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Oxalis
Did you ever eat oxalis as a child? I did because my older sister told me to. I wanted her to think I was cool, so I complied. As I was munching away she proceeded to tell me that a dog had peed on… Continue Reading “Oxalis”
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