I have enjoyed spending this time focusing on the things around me. There is so much more going on than I realized. While watching for the bus this week, I noticed that a neighbor walks his dogs at about this time. I had never noticed this before.
Winter has always been a bittersweet season for me. I love the snow, but greatly dislike the cold. On the way home the other night, I was driving in a steady snowfall. I played with the headlights of my car and enjoyed the difference of the high beams and the fog lights. (There were no cars coming. Ü) I loved the changes that the lights made in showing the heaviness of the snow. It was great fun! I have also noticed all of the prints that in the snow. I found myself following the path with my eyes and trying to figure out what animal it was and why it was out.
All of the snow that we have had this season has made this winter more bearable for me. Usually, this is the time of year that the wanderlust hits me. I love to go to new places and see all that there is to see. I am fortunate that my husband and son also like to explore new places. I really enjoy the process of figuring out where to go and making all of the arrangements. I like to research where we are going, plan the side trips and find interesting restaurants to visit.
My son and husband agree that this is a great direction for my inquiry to go. I enjoy learning all that I can about our destination, so that we can make the most of our time there. We have been considering a summer trip to California. I will choose this as my topic and begin the Wondering stage of the model.
Winter has always been a bittersweet season for me. I love the snow, but greatly dislike the cold. On the way home the other night, I was driving in a steady snowfall. I played with the headlights of my car and enjoyed the difference of the high beams and the fog lights. (There were no cars coming. Ü) I loved the changes that the lights made in showing the heaviness of the snow. It was great fun! I have also noticed all of the prints that in the snow. I found myself following the path with my eyes and trying to figure out what animal it was and why it was out.
All of the snow that we have had this season has made this winter more bearable for me. Usually, this is the time of year that the wanderlust hits me. I love to go to new places and see all that there is to see. I am fortunate that my husband and son also like to explore new places. I really enjoy the process of figuring out where to go and making all of the arrangements. I like to research where we are going, plan the side trips and find interesting restaurants to visit.
My son and husband agree that this is a great direction for my inquiry to go. I enjoy learning all that I can about our destination, so that we can make the most of our time there. We have been considering a summer trip to California. I will choose this as my topic and begin the Wondering stage of the model.
I always think it is amazing how much is going on around you...that is...when you give yourself the opportunites and time to notice. I loved reading your "watching" stage. It is like the saying "take time to smell the roses." It seems like, at least for me, I am always in a hurry because I have so much on my plate at any given moment. Your writing makes me realize the importance of taking those moments to watch your world!
ReplyDeleteI really like that your husband and son have helped you make your decision on your inquiry project. California is a big state. I can't wait to see where your trip will take you.
I also love the snow but find the cold unbearable sometimes. I've lived in Michigan and even though we have way more snow than in Indianapolis, the cold here is just...bitter.
ReplyDeleteI've also lived in California, so if you need any suggestions for Los Angeles area stuff, don't hesitate to email me. Sounds like an amazing trip for your family!
According to Pappas and Tepe, it is during this early part of an inquiry that "students wrestle with big ideas through essential questions. All learning activities are anchored to a larger task or problem" (Callison, 57). I think that this is true. As I was in the Wondering phase of my inquiry, I did find myself wrestling with big ideas. I noticed everything, big and small. It was fun, but also amazing to discover there was so much out there to have questions about. All I had to do was take the time to consider what was happening and why. Incredible!
ReplyDeleteCallison, Daniel and Leslie Preddy. "The Blue Book on Information Age Inquiry, Instruction and Literacy". Westport: Libraries Unlimited, 2006. Print.
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