As an educator and as a writer, I am always on the look-out for inspiration. It can come in the form of a blog post, a quote, a video, or an image.
This school year I decided to start a new posting on my kidblog site. I called it Snippet of the Sea to go along with my blog title, Mrs. Simon’s Sea. Each week I post something and ask the students to respond. I started out using quotes. I’ve used videos. And since the new year began, I’ve posted poems.
At first my goal was to promote kindness. The quotes had to do with kindness. But now I see that my purpose is more about inspiring real thinking. I want to expose my students to good, strong words and inspire them to be good stewards of their own words.
To view last week’s poem post by Irene Latham and my students’ thoughtful responses, click here.
I was this close to choosing Inspire as my one little word. I still feel attached to it. The meaning connecting breath and creativity appeals to the core of who I want to be. However, the root meaning spirit tells me that this word belongs to the Creator.
in·spire inˈspī(ə)r/ verb
1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
“his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing”
synonyms: stimulate, motivate, encourage, influence, rouse, move, stir, energize, galvanize, incite
2. breathe in (air); inhale.
Kim Douillard of Thinking through my Lens inspires me. This week her photo challenge is Quiet. Works well with the quiet, restful week I’ve had. Living on the bayou, I am witness to the quiet calm of nature. On Saturday morning, a blue heron was perched on the water in the rising sunlight. He was there again this morning in the fog. I captured these images.
What inspires you? Inspires your students? Share your digital literacy posts below.
Beautiful entry post on what inspires us-I shall respond through the lens of a snowmaggedon window later in the day.
Love the idea of inspiration!!! I finally returned and linked up today. Sorry it’s been so long! Your beautiful photos inspire me! Thank you!
This is just what I needed for inspiration. My kids; blogs need a little direction. Thank you!
Oh my – those photos are beautiful! I love your idea of posting something in Kidblog to inspire students to respond. Thanks for your theme this week! I loved thinking about inspiration.