Tag Archives: #write2connect

Wayfinding

Posted on February 14, 2015 by janisselbyjones

I frequently confuse left and right when I give driving directions to others. When my husband is behind the wheel, I tell him to turn left when I want him to turn right, and if I ask him to turn … Continue reading →

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How Do Our Hands Help Us Explore and Understand the World?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by janisselbyjones

I must admit that until recently I had taken my hands for granted. I began to realize their importance as I worked with students on a self-portrait project inspired by Wendy Ewald’s The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About … Continue reading →

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Writing to Connect with Nature

Posted on October 20, 2013 by janisselbyjones

Write to Connect is the theme for the 2013 National Day on Writing, which has expanded into a weeklong celebration of making connections through writing. In my October 6th blog post, I wrote about the importance of being a connected … Continue reading →

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