Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the June 18th Disney in the Classroom column at <a href="News-ID220000.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID220000.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By mrsdisneyworld This article really inspired me. It all started in my school when several teachers started coming to me after XMAS for disney trip planning advice. We all started taking any available time, which isn't abundant when you are a teacher, and planning. I am the math enrichment teacher at my school and when my 900+ students started hearing about it, they wanted to go too. They are in an impoverished area of Phila.,Pa. and of course it would be impossible if not for bringing it TO THEM. We started thinking of THE TRIP in a math sense. We'd play the Disneyland Sing a Long video and guestimate crowds, talk about character costume changes, guest age and likeability factors of rides and much more. Ideas from students ranged from designing new rides, to wondering about changing the speed/drop of Splash Mountain to discussing the architecture of the castles in both American parks and elevations to thinking about how well Lilo and Stitch will do this opening weekend, I was amazed. Students from K-5 really got into the project. Now I am getting ready for our last day this Friday and my trip on July 1st to the WORLD and feel like 900+ smiling faces will be in my suitcase. Take Disney as far as your kids will allow and ROLL WITH IT! Bonnie W.
Originally Posted By dlport What an excellent column! Not only did it give us a look at incorporating Disney into education, but it gave us a glimpse of a wonderful and dedicated teacher. Can't wait to read more!
Originally Posted By Mama MouseBear What happened to memorizing a thousand dates when you study History? Imagine actually enjoying a History class AND learning by participating! What will the "bear" think of next?
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Thank-you for sharing your classroom techniques. It looks very inspirational for the students.The classroom looks very cheery. Have a nice summer vacation, Bonnie.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan2 Great stuff, Mousebear! Wish I'd had a teacher like you back in high school. Have a great summer vacation, Teach!
Originally Posted By Richard Lee, I should think you are every students idea of the perfect teacher. I'll have a far more accurate picture in my minds eye from this point onwards when you discuss the goings-on at school.
Originally Posted By Richard Oh, by the way it was fun to see that 45th Anniversary poster on your wall. Anna has one just like it in her bedroom, brought back by her grandparents.
