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Think about a time in your K-12 school experiences when you really had fun learning something. Hopefully, we all remember times in school when we learned a lot and had fun doing it. As you read the stories below, think about what made these learning experiences so enjoyable and memorable for these students. (Before you read the stories, you may want to scroll down to the Questions/Activities section to find out what you need to pay particular attention to in the stories.) When you have read the stories, visit the websites and answer the questions in the Question/Activities section. If you want to learn more, select websites in the Read More About It section. Have FUN!!! Questions/Activities 1. In their stories, Heidi, Stephanie, and Diane talked about movement and learning. Visit the Movement & Learning website. 1a. Why are actions such as swinging, rolling and jumping thought to be so valuable for young children? 2. Jessica, Terrell, Sam, and Eileen talked about special projects that made learning fun. Visit Treasures @ Sea. Visit the Teacher's Place. Here you will find lesson plans, curriculum standards, and booklists. Now, you're ready to explore the games/puzzles and writing activities. 2a. Find one K-2 lesson plan that you feel would be educational and fun. Which lesson is it? What is the objective of the lesson? What do students have the opportunity to do?
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