Author Archives: Tami Oudendijk

Success! I am happy to report that our Water field trip was a roaring success.  The kids had some terrific ideas. They were so engaged and really worked hard. Their contributions to the large group discussions were insightful and they … Continue reading →

I was in the grocery store today and a grandmother was telling me how her grand-daughter was in tears because despite how hard she has worked all year she said “lots of kids are getting eight ‘A’s’ and I’m only … Continue reading →

We’re getting ready for our first Field-Trip In-A-Box and I am really excited. I’m anxious that there will be enough time to do everything; hoping that it will all go smoothly; hoping I don’t forget anything; wanting the kids and … Continue reading →

Born today, which is called Pi Day in most math classes, was none other than Albert Einstein (March 14th, 1879 – April 18th, 1955).  Although his IQ score was 160, there are many others who score much higher in different … Continue reading →

I was disheartened and quite frankly appalled to hear about a great learning opportunity that was squashed by the principal of my daughter’s school recently at lunchtime. The kids were outside making paper boats to float in the big puddles … Continue reading →

This video was inspired by our desire to illustrate the common ground between teachers and students. Both groups are looking for the same objectives in education: the setting in which they learn, the way they learn, what they learn, the … Continue reading →