Lisa Schauer

Mom of 2. Wife. Teacher. Trying to open minds one student at a time.

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

We’re creating an item to represent our favorite characters in Because of Winn Dixie to celebrate Maker Day. Can you guess who these items represent?!? Paragraphs coming soon! #IHPromise @IHElementary

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

The No-Peak Challenge showed us that, in communication, talking AND listening are both very important! After partners completed the challenge, they loved showing us how they did it to be successful! #IHPromise @IHElementary

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

Students could use index cards, pencils, and markers. 2 groups used markers in a different way than I envisioned!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

Look at the connections we’ve discovered already! 1 card= something 2+ people had in common. Groups found 31, 35, 41, and 61 things in common! Communication, collaboration, and problem solving #IHPromise @IHElementary

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@heymrsbond What If…? I am Every Good Thing. The Dot. I Promise. Jabari Jumps.

[Natalie Wexler @natwexler]

Only 14% of 8th graders read on their own almost every day, according to the NAEP--a new low.

One reason? A focus on teaching comprehension "skills" has drained the joy from reading.

And it hasn't boosted comprehension.

More in my latest Forbes post:

https://t.co/vPIi7VaDP8

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

I had a feeling where this true story was heading. It was still impactful.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

What an amazing story.

“In Washington DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, a man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

After about four minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.

About four minutes later, the violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

At six minutes, a young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

At ten minutes, a three-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent - without exception - forced their children to move on quickly.

At forty-five minutes: The musician played continuously. Only six people stopped and listened for a short while. About twenty gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

After one hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C. Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

This experiment raised several questions:

In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

If so, do we stop to appreciate it?

Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made…

How many other things are we missing as we rush through life?”

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@mrscampa2 @IHSchools @IHElementary We loved sharing about 3rd grade and IHES with you! Thanks for visiting!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@GiftedTawk Collaboration

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@KatieP1120 @LainePFer @CyFairEdTech @skeTCHnEdTech @Fergy4Tech What were your parameters? I'm brainstorming for how to adapt for 3rd grade ELA!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@InquiryEdu @IMSEOG Thank you! I was wondering if it was clues among those lines and love seeing what you used. Time to adapt for my groups' words!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@LaurenGentene I never thought of that aspect of it! I wouldn't be able to do it either!!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@Mr_Rablin I love the learning progressions you have in the Unpacked CCSS... document! Do you have (or know of a resource for) this for elementary ELA?!? I'm 3rd grade but any elementary might be a good starting point.

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@laurenTarshis Several of my 3rd graders and I were just talking about your books! We'd love to talk with you!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@DiegoOjeda66 Look at their joy! 😁

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

@AmandaSopko @richardson_edu @spencerideas We're making some too!

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

I have not read this book, but yes! I am better because of my discussions with and learning from my colleagues!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

We are all on same team.
https://t.co/ut4GZsWypp

[Lisa Schauer @lmschauer]

3rd graders & 4th graders interviewing each other to talk about our cultures and to learn about each other. So many great discussions and connections with each other! Thanks for joining us, @mrscannons4th! #IHPromise @IHElementary