So I’m a sucker for baked goods. I wish I were one of those individuals who wouldn’t look twice at a brownie, but let’s face it, that’s never going to be me. I might as well embrace my sweet tooth and use it to torment others. With that in mind, you must try this recipe for Snickerdoodle Blondies from “The Secret to Soft Snickerdoodles” at My Own Sweet Thyme. Do you see how fabulous they look in the photos? They really taste that fabulous. I could eat the whole pan. The. Whole. Pan. I actually followed the recipe to a T. Normally, I ignore measurements and add random spices, turning the item into my own concoction based on what I have in my pantry or fridge. Of course, none of the recipes I attempt ever taste the same twice!
I’m not a rule follower when I cook or bake, and I’m the same way when I tackle classroom activities. I suspect we all know how to take a good idea and adapt it to work with what we have and who our audience is. We do it every day in the classroom, whether it’s using black pom-poms instead of brown ones; adapting an activity for a sensory-impaired child; or adding glitter to a project because, well, everything looks better with glitter.
Do you find yourself adapting ideas quite frequently to work with your current class?
PS: And I can’t emphasize enough—make the Snickerdoodle Blondies.
I am always adapting things in my classroom. I even repeat ideas from the year before and either add or take away things. I m also a baker and change recipes up too.
I adapt things in my classroom. Each year is different. No two classes are the same. I adapt according to student needs. It keep things interesting, and I enjoy it. 🙂