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x when i find that kids are having trouble understanding a concept, i usually try to provide some visual/physical explanation.
i assume that this is because that's my learning style. however, it usually works.
what i wonder, is do they understand better because i am explaining it that way (and that is how my mind works best) or is it because they people who were confused are also visual/kinesthetic learners.
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x i feel weird when kids tell me that they like me, or get attached to me.

i want to tell them "you have no idea how fucked up i am"
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sixteen i like you 030616
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endless desire children seem to see past those type of things. they are so beautiful and innocent.

. . .and easily manipulated. we are teaching the neighbor girl (who's 3 or 4) to say 'republicans drool. democrats rule.' that's not wrong is it? i mean if everyone else gets to decide her religion, favourite foods, hobbies, opinions, etc. i think i should get her political stance. it's only fair. :)
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x the children of the future must have lesson plans which include "technology standards"

every day i am in my class ("integrating technology into the classroom") something goes wrong

i'm about ready to teach the kids with rocks and sticks
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pumpkinHEAD it isn't that easy to manipulate minds and anyway does anyone really want to and why 040210
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minnesota_chris minds are being manipulated constantly. But you're right, if a kid is taught bad things at home, it's hard to bring them around in school. 040210
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unhinged not the easiest path i could have taken, but it has always been the one that called to me 160905