THINK LIKE A WRITER, for better learning and better living
I am the creator of Think Like a Writer, The Cooperative Classroom, Directive Drawing for Diagnosis, Intervention, and Development, The Education Journal, and The Magic of Puppetry in Education. And most recently, Edu-Tainment Novels, novels that tell an exciting adventure story, while teaching Think Like A Writer and more..
All of these systems fall under my rules:
Never teach a lesson without specific goals, and let the students know what they are.
Never teach one thing when you can teach two or more.
Help students learn who they are, who they can be, and how they learn.
Help students strengthen their ability to imagine.
Make everything fun, or at least interestings.
I spent many years working with students of all ages and all abilities—including children and teens in danger to themselves or others.
I was always searching for techniques to help students discover their voices, their true creative selves, to help them improve academically, and, if necessary, help students replace non-positive behavior choices with positive actions and choices, in and outside of school.
I developed these systems while working with students from preschool through high school. I have used this system as the education coordinator of a psychiatric hospital, students in gangs in an ESL Title 1 program, in lock-up facilities through the California Department of Social Services, in a multiple-handicap preschool, in the inclusive classroom in elementary and middle school, and in what can be called “regular classrooms.”
I truly believe you will be interested in the stories, music, and other techniques that accompany this system. My hope for the schools is that the students want to attend, and that the goal is not just to teach academics, but to benefit the whole child, thus contributing to the development of a more peaceful world.
For those of you who are relying on technology to educate our children, I want to assure you that the techniques generally require only 15 to 40 minutes a day, provided the rules are followed.
The success of the system and techniques led me out of the classroom and even out of the country. I became a presenter for educators and an educational entertainer for students of all ages.
- Never teach one thing when you can teach two or more.
- Help students of all ages Think Like a Writer to improve academic, critical, and creative perspectives, imagination, and their own talents.
- What I call The Cooperative Classes reduces behavioral issues, fosters a positive learning atmosphere, and helps students support one another.
- Keep an Education Journal. These are simple, powerful tools for reflection, growth, experiments, goals, and teacher protection.
- Directive Drawing is a powerful tool for Diagnosis, listening, and creativity.
- Songs, Stories, and the Magic of Puppetry, especially for teens, are powerful tools for learning, behavior transformation, and establishing a Cooperative Classroom.
Musicals, Songs and Stories
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My children’s musicals and songs were created in the classroom, often with student participation. Through stories, songs, puppetry, and writing, I share techniques that bring classrooms together and make learning meaningful and fun. It is a great way to help students develop their imagination and learn to work with others.
These songs and musicals led me, Mrs. T., out of the classroom and performing Think Like a Writer, in schools, libraries, universities, museums, festivals, and in countries such as India, Thailand, Bali, and Myanmar. Learn more about Penelope here.
The Rain is Coming — Rainforest Ecology Musical
Out in Outer Space — Space Ecology Musicals
Under the Blue Blue Sea — Ocean Ecology Musicals
The Grass is Green — Farm & Character Musicals
Dinosaur Dance, bullying, teasing and ecology
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