05/09/2021
Happy Mother’s Day!
Celebrating Moms— the first teacher in a person’s life.
Thank you for all you do!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Celebrating Moms— the first teacher in a person’s life.
Thank you for all you do!
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The Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL) is a spectacular, interactive world-class museum that explores the past, present, and future of learning throughout the world. It provides a common core of understandings about people, procedures, and events, highlighting details of public education in our democracy. Lively and memorable exhibits, touchable artifacts, and engaging activities educate and delight participants of all ages and capabilities. MOTAL is a unique, world-class museum in a nation devoted to education. Our museum will serve as a dynamic catalyst for students, parents, teachers, citizens and policymakers to see the roles that they play in making learning more effective for themselves and others.
The Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL) is a spectacular, interactive world-class museum that explores the past, present, and future of learning throughout the world. It provides a common core of understandings about people, procedures, and events, highlighting details of public education in our democracy. Lively and memorable exhibits, touchable artifacts, and engaging activities educate and delight participants of all ages and capabilities. MOTAL is a unique, world-class museum in a nation devoted to education. Our museum will serve as a dynamic catalyst for students, parents, teachers, citizens and policymakers to see the roles that they play in making learning more effective for themselves and others.
Operating as usual
05/08/2021
Today starts Part 2 of our Slow Art Auction!
HOW IT WORKS
Enjoy each work of art. Read about it. Think about how it fits into a certain era in art, and how it might appeal to someone in today’s world. Perhaps that someone is YOU, or it might be someone you could surprise with a gift.
To bid, contact Norma Ames at [email protected]
Include your BID, name, email, phone number.
Each bid must be at the OPENING level or greater. (MOTAL honors published auction standards to set its opening bids.)
Norma will email you if you have competition.
You may submit an initial bid at fair market value . . . or more!
This week’s bidding remains open from
7:00 am Saturday, May 8 and continues for five days,
ending at midnight May 13, 2021.
When bidding closes, Norma will contact the highest bidders for the current week’s art and give the winners directions how to pay through Network for Good, the safe and secure platform that MOTAL trusts to do its online collection of donations.
To learn more go to
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
05/07/2021
Did you know The National Teachers Hall of Fame honors 5 teachers every year?
The National Teachers Hall Fame was created in 1989 to provide nationwide recognition of outstanding educators in K-12 schools.
Located on the campus of Emporia State University in Kansas, the Museum includes a gallery of honored teachers, a Wall of Fame, a one-room schoolhouse, and a display of classroom miniatures through the centuries.
Learn more about The National Teachers Hall of Fame
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
05/07/2021
Have you ever wondered why the apple is a symbol for teachers or why they were given as gifts?
Go to our website www.motal.org to check out our highlighted artifact Apple for the Teacher to learn more.
Have you ever wondered why the apple is a symbol for teachers or why they were given as gifts?
Go to our website www.motal.org to check out our highlighted artifact Apple for the Teacher to learn more.
05/05/2021
The next MOTAL slow art auction will open at 7 am on Saturday, May 8 and continue for five days, ending at midnight, May 13.
This time, all three figures will be without clothes.
In western art, the nude is an enduring subject that has prevailed for centuries. In The Nude: a Study in Ideal Form, famed Lord Kenneth Clark (1956) reminds that this genre of art is not a source of shame.
Stay Tuned for photos of these pieces and more information on how to bid
To read more about these pieces
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
05/05/2021
As a way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day and Week, The Museum of Teaching and Learning is delighted to tell a husband-wife story about two people who started as young teachers in the 1960s and simply haven’t stopped being educators, they have merely changed positions and clientele.
Fred and Ellen Lentz have been educators and active supporters in the Fullerton and La Habra communities for several years. They were not only teachers in the classroom, but served in many roles outside the classroom.
Read their story in our latest article "Dynamic Duo- Fred and Ellen Lentz: Lifelong Educators"
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL go to www.motal.org
05/04/2021
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
Thank you to all the teachers who make a difference in this world!
Stay tuned for our latest article on Life Long Educators: Fred and Ellen Lentz.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
Thank you to all the teachers who make a difference in this world!
Stay tuned for our latest article on Life Long Educators: Fred and Ellen Lentz.
05/03/2021
Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you know a teacher who has mastered the art of teaching.
Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you know a teacher who has mastered the art of teaching.
05/03/2021
This coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Tell us about a teacher who inspires you. Who would you like to thank?
This coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Tell us about a teacher who inspires you. Who would you like to thank?
04/30/2021
The Little Adventures of Wolf and Red: To Grandmother's House Read Along
Thank you for joining us for this read aloud of The Little Adventures of Wolf and Red: To Grandmother's House!
This story is based off our collection of Storybook Dolls. To learn more about the dolls in the video, read our article: https://motal.dm.networkforgood.com/e...
For discussion questions and a printable version of our story, please visit our website: https://motal.dm.networkforgood.com/e...
Story & Illustrations by Katie Rutz-Robbins
More from MOTAL: https://www.motal.org/motal-articles....
Don't forget to follow us on our Facebook (@The Museum of Teaching and Learning) and Instagram (@motal.ca)
04/27/2021
We are happy to announce our Volunteer of the Year Denise"Dee" Steedman!
Dee has dedicated many hours of service over the years. This last year she created and executed our brand new podcast series "Teaching in Times of Covid."
Organizations across Orange County gather once each year to celebrate volunteers through OneOC’s Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.
Please join us virtually on
Thursday, April 29, from 1:00pm – 2:30 pm for the 45th Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards – Extraordinary Circumstances, Everyday Heroes.
To learn more about Dee, and to get more information about the awards ceremony go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL go to www.motal.org
We are happy to announce our Volunteer of the Year Denise"Dee" Steedman!
Dee has dedicated many hours of service over the years. This last year she created and executed our brand new podcast series "Teaching in Times of Covid."
Organizations across Orange County gather once each year to celebrate volunteers through OneOC’s Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.
Please join us virtually on
Thursday, April 29, from 1:00pm – 2:30 pm for the 45th Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards – Extraordinary Circumstances, Everyday Heroes.
To learn more about Dee, and to get more information about the awards ceremony go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL go to www.motal.org
04/26/2021
Last Chance to Bid
Today is the last chance to bid on the first 3 items of our Slow Art Auction.
Bidding is open untl 5pm PST
Go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html to learn more and how to place a bid.
For more information about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/25/2021
We are still accepting bids on the first 3 pieces from our slow art auction.
Bidding is open until 5:00pm on Monday, April 26.
Have you placed your bid yet?
Go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html to learn more and how to place a bid.
For more information about MOTAL
www.motal.org
We are still accepting bids on the first 3 pieces from our slow art auction.
Bidding is open until 5:00pm on Monday, April 26.
Have you placed your bid yet?
Go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html to learn more and how to place a bid.
For more information about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/24/2021
It’s another Opportunity Day! 🎉
We bring to you a Slow Art Auction.
Instead of putting all the donated works out for silent bids at once, we are going to present them two or three at a time so you can EXPERIENCE them.
Here are the the first 3 pieces up for auction.
How does the Slow Auction Work?
Go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html to learn more and how to place a bid.
For more information about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/24/2021
Today the Museum of Teaching and Learning is proud to bring you the first of a series of podcast interviews entitled “Teaching in Times of Covid.”
Thanks to the creativity and persistence of volunteer Denise Steedman, MOTAL now has a fascinating, highly professional, set of historical perspectives to share with the public on the MOTAL YouTube channel. The museum will save these recordings for posterity as testimony to how educators and families have dealt with the changes and challenges during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Our First Podcast in the Series is:
A high school assistant principal talks about the challenges
her school experienced during the pandemic.
Learn more about our new series and how to listen https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/21/2021
Joy Harjo is the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States and only the 2nd to serve three consecutive terms.
Her poetry is earthy, passionate, tender, deeply personal, timeless and timely, and ultimately universal.
Ms. Harjo has a very busy schedule promoting poetry including the following opportunity in southern California:
Celebrating Earth Day with U.S. Poet Laureate at the Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday, April 22, at 7:00 PM. This event is free online, registration required.
Learn More about Joy Harjo and get more information about her poetry event https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
Joy Harjo is the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States and only the 2nd to serve three consecutive terms.
Her poetry is earthy, passionate, tender, deeply personal, timeless and timely, and ultimately universal.
Ms. Harjo has a very busy schedule promoting poetry including the following opportunity in southern California:
Celebrating Earth Day with U.S. Poet Laureate at the Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday, April 22, at 7:00 PM. This event is free online, registration required.
Learn More about Joy Harjo and get more information about her poetry event https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/20/2021
LITTLE RED WITH A TWIST!
The Little Adventures of Wolf and Red: To Grandmother's House
Story & Illustrations by Katie Rutz-Robbins
Our talented intern, Katie, has put a new spin on the classic tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” based off our collection of Storybook Dolls.
Check back to see her Read Along Video-- a great activity for kids and emerging readers.
To Read Katie's Story and print out your own copy:
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
LITTLE RED WITH A TWIST!
The Little Adventures of Wolf and Red: To Grandmother's House
Story & Illustrations by Katie Rutz-Robbins
Our talented intern, Katie, has put a new spin on the classic tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” based off our collection of Storybook Dolls.
Check back to see her Read Along Video-- a great activity for kids and emerging readers.
To Read Katie's Story and print out your own copy:
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/20/2021
A new city. A new country. A new world.
Reading can take you to new places when you can’t leave your home.
Where is the next place you want to go?
A new city. A new country. A new world.
Reading can take you to new places when you can’t leave your home.
Where is the next place you want to go?
04/17/2021
We have something new and exciting coming!
Do you have any idea what it is?
Stay tuned to find out!
Hint: It’s inspired by one of our artifacts.
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
We have something new and exciting coming!
Do you have any idea what it is?
Stay tuned to find out!
Hint: It’s inspired by one of our artifacts.
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/16/2021
William Holmes McGuffey created the a series of standardized readers for first through fourth grades in 1836.
He first taught in a one room school at the age of 14.
The McGuffey Readers sold more than 120 million copies from 1836 to 1960 and are still sold today, and used in private schools and by homeschoolers.
Read more about William McGuffey and our artifact of the month
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
William Holmes McGuffey created the a series of standardized readers for first through fourth grades in 1836.
He first taught in a one room school at the age of 14.
The McGuffey Readers sold more than 120 million copies from 1836 to 1960 and are still sold today, and used in private schools and by homeschoolers.
Read more about William McGuffey and our artifact of the month
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/16/2021
Last week we went back in time to 1939 and learned what it was like to have 8 grades in 1 school room.
What was school like for you growing up?
Let us know in the comments. We love to hear from you.
If you didn't get to read "Eight Grades, One Room: One Room School" yet go to
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
Last week we went back in time to 1939 and learned what it was like to have 8 grades in 1 school room.
What was school like for you growing up?
Let us know in the comments. We love to hear from you.
If you didn't get to read "Eight Grades, One Room: One Room School" yet go to
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/13/2021
Have you ever been bullied or know someone who has been bullied?
In our new article “Bully,Bully: Dealing with Children and Adults Who Bully,"the full article we talk about:
•Traits of Bullies
•Types of Bullying Behaviors
•The differences between adult bullies and child bullies
•What to do if you encounter a bully
To read the full article:
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
Have you ever been bullied or know someone who has been bullied?
In our new article “Bully,Bully: Dealing with Children and Adults Who Bully,"the full article we talk about:
•Traits of Bullies
•Types of Bullying Behaviors
•The differences between adult bullies and child bullies
•What to do if you encounter a bully
To read the full article:
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/12/2021
📝It's National Poetry Month!📝
Did you know that Michelangelo wrote poetry? In addition to his paintings and sculptures, he wrote over 300 poems!
To learn more about poetry read our article “April National Month of?” by Cheryl Stewart
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
📝It's National Poetry Month!📝
Did you know that Michelangelo wrote poetry? In addition to his paintings and sculptures, he wrote over 300 poems!
To learn more about poetry read our article “April National Month of?” by Cheryl Stewart
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
To learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
04/10/2021
🎉It’s another Opportunity Day! 🎉
Today’s opportunity is to get a quality, authorized copy of a detailed etching, “The One-Room School.” It is suitable for framing and would make a perfect gift for you, or for any educator—or history buff—in your life.
For one print of the etching, the suggested donation is $35.
Delivery or mailing included.
For a framed print of Old Schoolhouse, the suggested contribution
is $70. Costs of delivery or mailing are included.
Please feel free to exceed the suggested donation.
HERE’S HOW:
FIRST
Email [email protected], stating your name and the version (framed, unframed) of the print you would like. Provide your mailing address and a phone number where you can be reached.
THEN
Go to www.motal.org and click donate to make a contribution.
If you prefer to write a check, you may do so by sending it NOW to:
MOTAL
P.O. Box 3820
Fullerton, CA 92834-3820
Prints will be sent when the donated funds have been received.
For more details go to https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html and click on Schoolhouse Opportunity Day, is Today!
04/09/2021
ONE-ROOM SCHOOL
by Marjorie Distelhorst Kerr
The six-year-old Iowa farm girl was primed to start school in 1939. She was shy and apprehensive. Will she learn to read, to spell, to do arithmetic? Her favorite pastimes were riding her horse and drawing horses.
I, Marjorie Distelhorst, was that girl.
Read Marjorie's story here:
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
ONE-ROOM SCHOOL
by Marjorie Distelhorst Kerr
The six-year-old Iowa farm girl was primed to start school in 1939. She was shy and apprehensive. Will she learn to read, to spell, to do arithmetic? Her favorite pastimes were riding her horse and drawing horses.
I, Marjorie Distelhorst, was that girl.
Read Marjorie's story here:
https://www.motal.org/motal-articles.html
Learn more about MOTAL
www.motal.org
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A Class Action: Mendez v. Westminster and the grassroots struggle for school desegregation
the exhibit will be coming to the Old Courthouse Museum in the Fall of 2011.
The Museum of Teaching and Learning will be collaborating with dynamic leaders from The Old Courthouse Museum, Orange County Parks, the Orange County Department of Education and the Pacific Region of the National Archives, Chapman University, Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton College and Cal State Long Beach.
The exhibit will run for six months and will be free to the public.
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Join us today at 5 pm for a timely discussion with OC school board members of when and how our schools can re-open! OC Education Forum on Covid-19 Safety and Our Schools. Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00 PM.
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Revisit Your Favorite Articles!
Check Out Some Great Articles You Missed
The Museum of Teaching and Learning is pleased to provide another helpful list of posts we sent out since June 10, 2020. All you have to do is click on this link Revisit Your Favorite Articles! (2) then you will be able to click on any of the articles listed below to view and read.
Relax and enjoy a variety of interesting subjects for the whole family. Remember to check out the links within some of our posts that you may have missed. We always love getting feedback to the posts we send out,email [email protected] to reply. Feel free to share with family and friends!
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The Developing Brain: Teen Edition
Proceed With Great Caution
Cooking with Kids During the Pandemic
Teen Brains Need Sleep!
The Next Normal—NOT 98.6
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thanks for inviting artist to share their work! I have an artist in the family & will invite her to like this page.