TEACHING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

During 33 years of teaching, I have taught

more than just the curriculum.

Here is a list of some of the fun things

(there may be some that did fit the curriculum)

3-D Glitter Poinsettias

Ukulele

Sign Language

Clogging
Informative Speaking

Hiking

Manners
4-Square

Pom Pom Pillows
How to Have a Beach Party in March
Impromptu Speaking

Christmas Village
4-D Pyramid

Informative Speaking
Alaskan Baseball
"Salty Dog Rag"
Empathy

Debate
How to Figure Out the Cost of 12 Days of Christmas
Teacher's Quiz
Extemporaneous Speaking
Hopscotch (kids in later years didn't know how to play)

Making Bulletin Boards

Human Pyramids
Humility
How to Fill Out a Planner
Cursive
Row the Boat

Game Day

Clear Creek Activities

Snow Sculpting

Planning a Treasure Hunt
Kindness
"Black & White"
Volleyball

Sitting in the classroom with the lights out, Enjoying the Christmas Lights

Lacing Christmas Stockings

Organizing

How to Plan Group Activities
BrainQuest

Sandbottles
Filling Out College Basketball Tournament Brackets
Leading Music
Respect
Famous Artists
Famous Composers
Compassion
Giraffe Day (no talking all day)
Tutoring
Symphony Etiquette
"The Twist"