017. "Learn About Each Other Using Hexagonal Thinking" from Kelly Hincks

Kelly Hincks has been sharing wonderful lessons over on the Knowledge Quest blog for years - if you've been missing them, be sure to check them out! In this episode, she shares how she has students use hexagonal thinking to get to know each other in a fun and creative way. This lesson can be adapted in many ways to get students thinking creatively across the curriculum - and you can be the hero who brings this into collaborations with your staff!  Guest: Kelly Hincks Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, Preschool age 3 and age 4 Resources:  Learn About Each Other Using Hexagonal Thinking Lesson: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/my-favorite-collaborative-lesson-learn-about-each-other-using-hexagonal-thinking/  https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/hexagonal-thinking/ https://engagetheirminds.com/2022/07/15/getting-to-know-you-hexagons-for-back-to-school/  Book Break:  Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You by Suneel Gupta The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms by Sandra Fay The Three Little Tardigrades by Sandra Fay    Where to find Kelly Hincks:  Website: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/author/khincks/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kellyhincks.bsky.social  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kelly.hincks  Twitter: https://kellyhincks1    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org