me arts ed

Finally the farmers can mow the hay!

I was beginning to worry about the farmers and the weather. I love watching the field across from my home change with the seasons. My favorite is during the summer when the hay starts to grow, get lush green, fill with dandelions, yellow than white puffy flying around in the breeze. And the first cutting of hay, the second and third.

When my sons were younger they spent time in the field as the hay grew, hiding from each other and my husband and I. We’d always have a cookout with friends after the first cutting so they could run through the field and play baseball.

During a great summer the field is mowed three times, twice is always a sure bet. But it doesn’t look like that this summer. The first cutting happened on August 15th. And I still worry about the farmers.

But, on the other hand I think about the field as a classroom. The mowing is like cleaning out. Looking at curriculum, assessments and ask, is it time to mow? Time to align curriculum to align with the 2007 Maine Learning Results? Time to create a document that is ready for 21st century students? Time to create one that is a working document and not something that just sits on the shelf?

As you travel back to school, think about how this year will be different? Will you be on the tractor and ready to go when the kids walk through the door? If you need assistance please go to the Maine Department of Education Arts Ed webpages and see what is available.