How did we all become such great readers?

What is it great readers like yourself do? How do you read a fiction piece versus an academic article? What kind of environment do you need to read well and deeply? How do you set the stage in your classroom for great reading to occur?

What do you wonder about?

"When students are encouraged to WONDER, they tap into their creativity and begin to trust their ability to generate insights, make connections, and enhance their own learning."
-Betty K. Garner, consultant at Aesthetic of Lifelong  Learning, author of Getting to "Got It!" (ASCD, 2007)                                                                  

What do you wonder about?  What are your curious to learn more about?

How do we build rapport with our students?

WHAT we say is as critical as HOW we say it.  Which of the following six elements of rapport do we think are most critical in regards to establishing a positive impression and rapport with students? And WHY are these elements so critical? 
1. Posture
2. Gesture
3. Tonality/ Voice level
4. Language
5. Breathing
6. Eye Contact

Is there anything missing? Why do you see it as critical as well?

Building a climate of success in the classroom

According to some of the latest neurological research, the brain is most interested in love, belonging, community and connection.  This is the "new" foundational starting point for learning.  How does this influence how we facilitate how our students interact with one another and how do we model that for them in and out of the classroom?