I’m thrilled to share this resource, The Curious Classroom, with you on TPT and hope you’ll take the step to check out and use these materials in your home or classroom. Kerry is an educator with 36 years of experience—9 in the elementary classroom and 27 teaching Elementary Education and Educational Psychology at Cornell College.
Kerry is not only a dear friend and mentor, but she is a genius! Her years of experience culminate in this wonderful collection of learning ideas based on constructivist theory, which invite children (and adults) to explore, celebrate questions, and encourage students to take ownership of their learning.
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.