Tired. Slept late (if 4:14 is late). Not much in my head this morning. Coffee is slow to charge. Gonna be one of those mornings maybe.

Thought I would share something one of my connections on Twitter, Jakob Gowell, brought to my attention about activities like Smiles and Frowns. It’s from The Journal of Experimental Education.

Though I have always found my leanings and sentiments towards Smiles and Frowns more humanitarian than “scientific,” it is nice to see some academic support for that which is at the center of my work. Not that I needed it to know. I know every day. The resulting “empathic concern rather than anxiety, envy, or rivalry” has been exactly my experience with Smiles and Frowns as barriers are broken and connections are created. It’s why I do what I do. In principle. In practice. In spirit. Thank you for seeing my spirit, Jakob.

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will experience…

…connecting through Smiles and Frowns.

…checking our learning with identifying, stating, and support themes from the Freedom Writers Diary.

…publishing our cross-sections.

…reflecting in our Journey Journals.

…hearing a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Happy Thursday, all. Last post for the week. No school tomorrow. For us it’s a Professional Learning Day in our district. Back here Monday. Have a great weekend.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.