Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Yahzier's Vision of Peace
Yahzier from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. valued non-violence. He believed that we should relate peacefully with each other. In honor of Dr. King's dream, my students used descriptive words to create poems that provide sensory details and images of their attainable dreams.
Yahzier wrote: Peace is like a quiet park. Peace looks like a beautiful place. It never sounds loud and makes me feel jubilant. Peace is never awful, but it's always marvelous.
Toni-Ann's Vision of Peace
Peace Poem 2013-Toni-Ann from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Toni-Ann wrote: Peace is like a beautiful day outside. Peace looks like a rainbow in the sky. It sounds like the wind blowing on the beach and makes me feel excited. Peace is never horrible, but it is always fair.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Eternity - Chinese Sumi brush painting with Darrell Wilson
Tutor-Darrell Wilson-Chinese Sumi Art1 from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Through our partnership with William Paterson University, my students and I were fortunate to have Darrell Wilson, New York University Professor of Sculpture and Filmmaking, join us as a part of the Young Audiences grant. What a meditative moment we experienced! Students got into the zone for creative expression. We learned the symbol for "eternity". This lesson on Chinese Sumi brush painting will remain with us for many years as we seek to preserve these memorable moments .
Monday, June 10, 2013
WPU Partnership yields a bucket-filling surprise!
WPU Tutors - Ms. Marrone's serenade-You Are My Sunshine from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Mr. O'Reily, WPU tutor, prepared my students for a bucket-filling serenade of our WPU practicum teacher, Ms. Marrone. She returned the sentiment by presenting my students with a heart warming tribute...a box of crayons, which symbolized our uniqueness and celebrated our diversity. What a beautiful surprise!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Making a Difference
Ask Me-Making a Difference from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
During a morning meeting, Nikayla began by sharing a collection of her favorite things. Among her treasure, were some encouraging words from her grandmother, Abuela Mirtha. This opened the door to our discussion of choices that we can make within our spheres of influence that will result in us making a meaningful difference in the world.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
It's okay to be different!
Celebrating diversity from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
As a part of our collaborative action research project, my students and I participated in a joint third grade book reading of It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr. Afterwards, my students analyzed the qualities that make us uniquely different and our decision to celebrate our diversity.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
The Perloff Family Foundation - Donors committed to social action, digital citizenship, and education justice
Thank you! from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Dear Students:
We have been very pleased to support Mrs. Anderson and all of the interesting things you do in your classroom. We look forward to seeing your photos, videos, poems, and stories. We wish you continued success in your classroom studies and a fun summer.
Our best,
Sandra and David Perloff
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Freedom Isn't Free!
Freedom Isn't Free-Nikayla from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
In honor of our fallen heroes, my students and I pause to reflect. We salute you!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A Song-Peace Is So Beautiful by Nizaire and Tiana
Light and Love-Nizaire and Tiana's song from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
In response to the fear that was caused after the bombing at the Boston Marathon on 4-15-13, my students wrote reflections of empowerment. We drew inspiration from Dr. MLK, Jr. He stated, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Love and Peace by Jamil, Amya, and Jade
Light and Love-Amya-Jamil-Jade from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
In response to the fear that was caused after the bombing at the Boston Marathon on 4-15-13, my students wrote reflections of empowerment. We drew inspiration from Dr. MLK, Jr. He stated, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Friday, April 19, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Terror - A Response to the Boston Marathon on 4-15-13 from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
During our morning meeting on 4-16-13, my students and I embarked on a very enlightening discussion of how acts of terrorism are used to instill fear. We were all saddened by the news of the tragedy that happened in Boston on 4-15-13. However, we were also encouraged by the stories of heroism as runners, observers, and first responders rallied to assist those who were hurt. Perhaps we can choose to take the power back from those who would rob us of our peace of mind by choosing to forgive them instead. In our discussion, my students reminded me that hurting people...hurt people. Samuel articulated that revenge is not the answer. Forgiveness is a noble alternative. Amazing! Third graders are great philosophers.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
One-on-One with Steve Adubato showcase
Carlene Anderson NJPB from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
One-on-One with Steve Adubato is a PBS television program. On March 1, 2013, my interview with this remarkable journalist aired. Together, he and I had a poignant conversation about the impact that our global collaborations projects are having on my students. Digital citizenship continues to be a major part of our global points of view initiative.
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