TEDxKids@NBCC: Our Curriculum (help yourself!)
February 28, 2012
Using a word like curriculum sounds rather formal, as we really intend for this to be a guide to inspire and adapt for your own
TEDxKids@NBCC Journal #6: Rehearsal
February 21, 2012
While we practiced ideas during class #5, we rehearsed the talks this week! The big event was on a Friday so on the Wednesday prior,
TEDxKids@NBCC Journal #5: Practice, Practice, Practice!
February 20, 2012
In our TEDxKids@NBCC class, the age differences, enthusiasm, preparedness levels and interest have varied greatly. This has made it a bit challenging to be equally
TEDxKids@NBCC Journal Entry #4: Getting on Stage and Jelling the Idea
February 7, 2012
We had two goals for this week: to get them to understand (in their left and right brains) what it means to deliver a talk in
TEDxKids@NBCC Journal Entry 3: Story Circle and Idea Starters
February 3, 2012
Session #3 with the kids was a dynamic one! Building on our second class where we explored illustrative language, each student brought in their photo
TEDxKids@NBCC Journal Entry 2: Illustrative Language.
January 21, 2012
In our second class in the TEDxKids@NBCC series (leading to a TEDxKids@NBCC event on 2/17/12), we ventured into the world of illustrative language while
TEDxKids@NBCC Journal Entry 1: Teaching kids about story.
January 17, 2012
Today I began a six week journey with about 15 elementary school children toward a final destination of a TEDxKids event. Yes, I’ll take your