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Make Learning MAGICAL

By Tisha Richmond

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Magic is all around us if we truly look for it; it’s all about perspective. Consider where you may be missing out on magic. How will you be intentional about looking for the magic around you?

Most of us had a teacher who influenced us and made learning a magical experience. What was your most magical learning experience as a student? How has this influenced your teaching?

It doesn't matter if we are young or old, something magical happens when we play. How do you incorporate play into your classroom setting?

Laughter, like smiling is contagious.

What opportunities for laughter do you bring into your classroom?

#MLmagical

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First impressions are powerful. The tone is set the moment our students set foot in our doors. What are some ways we can create a welcoming tone for our students as they walk into our classrooms?

Taking the time to show you care enough to know your students by name makes a lasting impact. What are some strategies you use to learn your student’s names?

Our favorite things say a lot about who we are and what we are passionate about. How could you encourage your students to share their passions--their favorite things?

Establishing trust and community right from the start is critical. What are some ways you could incorporate opportunities for relationship building to make a memorable beginning?

#MLmagical

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Magic is all around us if we truly look for it; it’s all about perspective. Consider where you may be missing out on magic. How will you be intentional about looking for the magic around you?

#MLmagical

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Most of us had a teacher who influenced us and made learning a magical experience. What was your most magical learning experience as a student? How has this influenced your teaching?

#MLmagical

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It doesn't matter if we are young or old, something magical happens when we play. How do you incorporate play into your classroom setting?

#MLmagical

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Laughter, like smiling is contagious.

What opportunities for laughter do you bring into your classroom?

#MLmagical

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First impressions are powerful. The tone is set the moment our students set foot in our doors. What are some ways we can create a welcoming tone for our students as they walk into our classrooms?

#MLmagical

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Taking the time to show you care enough to know your students by name makes a lasting impact. What are some strategies you use to learn your student’s names?

#MLmagical

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Our favorite things say a lot about who we are and what we are passionate about. How could you encourage your students to share their passions--their favorite things?

#MLmagical

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Establishing trust and community right from the start is critical. What are some ways you could incorporate opportunities for relationship building to make a memorable beginning?

#MLmagical

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Make Learning MAGICAL

By Tisha Richmond

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Educators work hard to figure out the best strategies to engage students in meaningful learning, but how often do we ask them how they want to learn? Share some ways we can involve students in creating meaningful learning experiences.

When we let go of the notion that we have to be the expert and empower students to become the experts instead, our classrooms become a magical place of innovation and possibility. Share some ways that you allow your students to be the expert in your classroom.

When was the last time you tried something new and failed? Did you tell anyone about the experience? How could you be more transparent with your successes and fails?

How can we show gratitude to the people we serve? What opportunities could we give students to show gratitude to fellow students, teachers, and staff?

#MLmagical

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There is something magical about the energy that is created by the games we play.

What is your favorite game to play? What do you enjoy about it?

What preconceptions or reservations have you had about gamification? What in this chapter challenged you to consider this approach to learning?

There are so many ways to bring games into your classroom to create magical learning experiences. How could you adapt elements from that game into your course, unit or even a single lesson?

What is your favorite television reality or game show? How could you use challenges from it to create fun and educational experiences for your students?

#MLmagical

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Educators work hard to figure out the best strategies to engage students in meaningful learning, but how often do we ask them how they want to learn? Share some ways we can involve students in creating meaningful learning experiences.

#MLmagical

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When we let go of the notion that we have to be the expert and empower students to become the experts instead, our classrooms become a magical place of innovation and possibility. Share some ways that you allow your students to be the expert in your classroom.

#MLmagical

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When was the last time you tried something new and failed? Did you tell anyone about the experience? How could you be more transparent with your successes and fails?

#MLmagical

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How can we show gratitude to the people we serve? What opportunities could we give students to show gratitude to fellow students, teachers, and staff?

#MLmagical

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There is something magical about the energy that is created by the games we play.

What is your favorite game to play? What do you enjoy about it?

#MLmagical

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What preconceptions or reservations have you had about gamification? What in this chapter challenged you to consider this approach to learning?

#MLmagical

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There are so many ways to bring games into your classroom to create magical learning experiences. How could you adapt elements from that game into your course, unit or even a single lesson?

#MLmagical

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What is your favorite television reality or game show? How could you use challenges from it to create fun and educational experiences for your students?

#MLmagical

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Make Learning MAGICAL

By Tisha Richmond

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Striving to be "practically perfect in every way" can prevent us from learning and growing. What are some ways we can let go of the need to be the expert and empower our students to be the expert instead?

What are some ways you have innovated in your current educational role?

What did you learn from the experience?

How have you adapted an existing thing and repurposed it into something new and better? What impact did it make?

What are some ways you’ve used technology in innovative ways in your classroom or school? How could you share it with others in your school or district?

#MLmagical

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My favorite part of the creating process is how it empowers students to own their learning. What are some ways you could incorporate more making into your class?

Have you ever tried sketchnoting?

How might you use this notetaking method with your students?

There is a lot of magical power in the letter "C". Pick one of the 3 "C"s, and share a favorite way to bring it into your classroom.

When we tap into curiosity, we experience the sheer joy of discovery.

What opportunities for exploration do you give your students so they can tap into curiosity in your classroom?

#MLmagical

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Striving to be "practically perfect in every way" can prevent us from learning and growing. What are some ways we can let go of the need to be the expert and empower our students to be the expert instead?

#MLmagical

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What are some ways you have innovated in your current educational role?

What did you learn from the experience?

#MLmagical

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How have you adapted an existing thing and repurposed it into something new and better? What impact did it make?

#MLmagical

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What are some ways you’ve used technology in innovative ways in your classroom or school? How could you share it with others in your school or district?

#MLmagical

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My favorite part of the creating process is how it empowers students to own their learning.

What are some ways you could incorporate more making into your class?

#MLmagical

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Have you ever tried sketchnoting?

How might you use this notetaking method with your students?

#MLmagical

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There is a lot of magical power in the letter "C". Pick one of the 3 "C"s, and share a favorite way to bring it into your classroom.

#MLmagical

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When we tap into curiosity, we experience the sheer joy of discovery. What opportunities for exploration do you give your students so they can tap into curiosity in your classroom?

#MLmagical

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Make Learning MAGICAL

By Tisha Richmond

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Authentic audiences make learning experiences more meaningful & magical.

Who could you invite into the classroom as part of an authentic audience for your students?

Authentic feedback is powerful.

How do you provide feedback to your students in real-time?

When we take time to reflect on the journey, it makes a big impact.

What are some ways you reflect with your students and celebrate their success?

There are so many ways to extend learning beyond our classroom walls. What opportunities could you give your students to demonstrate their learning in your community or to a global audience?

#MLmagical

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Shout out a teacher that made a positive impact on your life.

What made this teacher special? What are some qualities that you hope to emulate?

What was your favorite take away from this book? How has it shifted your thinking about teaching and learning?

How can you help your students realize they are heroes--that they can leave a positive legacy wherever they go?

Share your “Why?”

What steps will you plan on taking to Make Learning Magical in your classroom or EDUsetting?

#MLmagical

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Authentic audiences make learning experiences more meaningful & magical.

Who could you invite into the classroom as part of an authentic audience for your students?

#MLmagical

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Authentic feedback is powerful.

How do you provide feedback to your students in real-time?

#MLmagical

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When we take time to reflect on the journey, it makes a big impact.

What are some ways you reflect with your students and celebrate their success?

#MLmagical

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There are so many ways to extend learning beyond our classroom walls. What opportunities could you give your students to demonstrate their learning in your community or to a global audience?

#MLmagical

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Shout out a teacher that made a positive impact on your life. What made this teacher special? What are some qualities that you hope to emulate?

#MLmagical

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What was your favorite take away from this book? How has it shifted your thinking about teaching and learning?

#MLmagical

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How can you help your students realize they are heroes--that they can leave a positive legacy wherever they go?

#MLmagical

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Share your “Why?”

What steps will you plan on taking to Make Learning Magical in your classroom or EDUsetting?

#MLmagical