Category Archives: students

A tiny, tiny moment

Posted on February 25, 2017 by caterpillargold

I got the rare and soul-saving pleasure of witnessing a student wake up to something the other day. I’m doing a unit on trade with 7th grade at the moment. This is following study of different religions, different climates and resources, … Continue reading →

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History/Historia

Posted on June 2, 2014 by caterpillargold

The scene: Historia class. I’m 12 years old, listening to Dona Susan lecture about something to do with Tiradentes or some other facet of the Brazilian independence. My portuguese is really just not good enough to follow along with the … Continue reading →

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REAL HEROES

Posted on April 6, 2014 by caterpillargold

Last week, the middle school did Day 9 – an experimental concept where kids sign up to do workshops based on their personal interests and spend 2 days learning, ideating, and creating. I was signed up for the Superhero Comics workshop. … Continue reading →

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Short Stories

Posted on September 2, 2013 by caterpillargold

It’s been a month. I’m acclimating a bit, but it’s re-climating here. The rains are officially “over” and it’s starting to get hotter and sunnier outside. I’m going to need a pair of sunglasses very soon.  Small stories. Last night … Continue reading →

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