Hooray For Monday

Center for Inspired Teaching
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Dec 3, 2023 • 13min

December 4, 2023:Trusting Students with the Truth

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Jenna shares a conversation she had with Cosby Hunt, Inspired Teaching's Director of Youth Programming, Real World History instructor, and teacher at Roosevelt HS in Washington, DC. They discuss a recent event headlined by Dr. Khalil Muhammad and the importance of trusting our young people. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/trusting-students-with-truth-hooray-for-monday/ For full resources and information on Inspired Teaching programming and events, subscribe to the Hooray For Monday newsletter: https://inspiredteaching.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b82ba57eebd6ac2ac331f5104&id=2e045db702
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Nov 26, 2023 • 9min

November 27, 2023: I Don't Need a Root Canal!

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Aleta shares how a recent trip to the dentist inspired gratitude. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/i-dont-need-root-canal-hooray-for-monday/ To subscribe to the Hooray For Monday newsletter, with full resources, programming details, and more: https://inspiredteaching.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b82ba57eebd6ac2ac331f5104&id=2e045db702
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Nov 19, 2023 • 8min

November 20, 2023: Is Gratitude Contagious?

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Aleta and Jenna discuss what happens to those around us when we share our appreciation with them, inspired by two recent school visits in Washington, DC. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/is-gratitude-contagious-hooray-for-monday/ Subscribe to the Hooray For Monday newsletter for full resources and information on Inspired Teaching programming:
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Nov 12, 2023 • 13min

November 13, 2023: Awesome Ways to Help Your Students

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Aleta shares thoughts on awe and its role in the classroom. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/awesome-ways-help-students-hooray-for-monday/ For full resources, subscribe to the Hooray For Monday newsletter: https://inspiredteaching.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b82ba57eebd6ac2ac331f5104&id=2e045db702
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Nov 5, 2023 • 15min

November 6, 2023: Embrace Mistakes

This week, Jenna explores the fifth and final Rule of Inspired Teaching Improv: Embrace Mistakes -- featuring first-hand insight into how this rule helps in a classroom of three-year-olds from teacher Candace Spencer. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/embrace-mistakes-hooray-for-monday/ ABCDE of Learner Needs selected for HundrED Global Collection 2024: https://inspiredteaching.org/abcde-learner-needs/ For full details on Inspired Teaching programming and resources, subscribe to the Hooray For Monday newsletter:
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Oct 29, 2023 • 8min

October 30, 2023: Play Big

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Aleta discusses why "play" and "work" should not be considered antonyms as she explores the fourth rule of Inspired Teaching Improv: Play Big. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/play-big-hooray-for-monday/ For resources and more information Inspired Teaching events and programming, subscribe to the Hooray For Monday newsletter: https://inspiredteaching.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b82ba57eebd6ac2ac331f5104&id=2e045db702
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Oct 22, 2023 • 8min

October 23, 2023: Stay Curious

In this week's Hooray For Monday, be inspired to tap into your own curiosity after hearing from Inspired Teaching's Teaching with Improv Fellows. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/stay-curious-hooray-for-monday/ Subscribe to Hooray For Monday for full resources: https://inspiredteaching.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b82ba57eebd6ac2ac331f5104&id=2e045db702
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Oct 15, 2023 • 13min

October 16, 2023: If Not Now, When?

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Aleta offers her thoughts and resources for addressing curiosity, wonder, and critical thought in the midst of war and conflict. For links to all resources and references, see the written version here: https://inspiredteaching.org/if-not-now-when-hooray-for-monday/
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Oct 8, 2023 • 8min

October 9, 2023: Freedom to Wonder

In this week's Hooray For Monday, Jenna shares a reflection on censorship, Columbus Day, and Indigenous People’s Day. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/freedom-wonder-hooray-for-monday Resources: American Library Association resources: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/bannedbooksweek/ideasandresources/freedownloads Learning for Justice "Why do we (still) learn about Columbus Day?": https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/lessons/why-do-we-still-celebrate-columbus-day National Museum of the American Indian/Teaching for Change resources: https://www.teachingforchange.org/2022-indigenous-peoples-day-teach-in-highlights?hilite=2022+indigenous+peoples+day Inspired Teaching Institutes: Wed. Oct. 11, 7pm EST: https://inspiredteaching.org/october-2023-inspired-teaching-institutes-oct-11/ Tue. Oct. 24, 7pm EST: https://inspiredteaching.org/october-2023-inspired-teaching-institute-october-24/ Early Childhood ABCDE of Learner Needs Workshops: Tue. Oct. 17: https://inspiredteaching.org/abcde-of-learner-needs-oct-17-workshop/ Thurs. Oct. 26: https://inspiredteaching.org/abcde-of-learner-needs-oct-26-workshop/ Speak Truth call for educators: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr5njF5nmC9YPh3I2N62qHOvAa4c88DjCgXKQ-u0QsgLFC_g/viewform Oct. 20 In-person Speak Truth student registration: https://inspiredteaching.org/speak-truth-friday-october-20/ Real World History application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaa7d6bvI1BO3YPxWI8nrhvMPnoD7wvo_IjMlcZt_t6uSieg/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Sep 29, 2023 • 11min

October 2, 2023: Know Your Goal

This week's Hooray For Monday focuses on the third rule of Inspired Teaching Improv, Know Your Goal. Written Version Resources Interesting, Important, Useful: https://inspiredteaching.org/interesting-important-useful/ What Will They Learn? https://www.instigatorofthought.org/whatwilltheylearn October Inspired Teaching Institute Oct 11: https://inspiredteaching.org/october-2023-inspired-teaching-institutes-oct-11/ Oct 24: https://inspiredteaching.org/october-2023-inspired-teaching-institute-october-24/ Early Childhood ABCDE of Learner Needs Workshops Oct . 17: https://inspiredteaching.org/abcde-of-learner-needs-oct-17-workshop/ Oct. 26: https://inspiredteaching.org/abcde-of-learner-needs-oct-26-workshop/ Speak Truth October 20: https://inspiredteaching.org/speak-truth-friday-october-20/ Speak Truth America Call for Educators: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr5njF5nmC9YPh3I2N62qHOvAa4c88DjCgXKQ-u0QsgLFC_g/viewform Real World History: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaa7d6bvI1BO3YPxWI8nrhvMPnoD7wvo_IjMlcZt_t6uSieg/viewform

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