Tag Archives: building

Supporting Special Interests: Strength-based opportunities for development

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H has been working on a project for weeks and weeks… I believe, however, that he has been planning it in his head for months. The potential for skill development embedded within this sort of self-directed special-interest project is enormous! … Continue reading →

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Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

It is Spring Break but apparently no one let the season coordinator know! It is beyond just a bit rainy – to which we are pretty accustomed in Vancouver. No, it is not just rain: it’s cold and sleet and … Continue reading →

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Lego Poem: One Brick at a Time

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This post is a mix of old and new. The poem, below, is from 2006… this part is from today. I realize that I have stated before that it is over time that we can see the cumulative effect of … Continue reading →

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