16
May
2022
Willy Wonka Moments: Creating a Classroom of Pure Imagination
Would it surprise you to learn that a child initiated the idea for creating the indelible 1971 movie classic, Willy Wonka and... Read More
11
May
2022
How Nature Inspires a Sense of Wonder
Yesterday was beautiful. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and I could finally begin to feel the weight of winter... Read More
9
May
2022
The Power of Play
One of the biggest challenges teachers often face is trying to balance age-appropriate academic rigor with the need for kids to just... Read More
6
May
2022
Keep Learning Weird
The secretary was a little nervous, I could tell. A strange man was hobbling up the stairs. His shirt was torn. He... Read More
4
May
2022
A Lesson from the Flowers
On a drive through central Texas recently, I admired the colorful splashes of wildflowers along the highways. I couldn’t help but think... Read More
18
Apr
2022
Encouraging Curiosity through Home Economics
One of my low-key resolutions for 2022 was to try cooking new meals. My diet had been pretty monochromatic for a while,... Read More
13
Apr
2022
The Problem of Boredom Deficit Disorder
I was playing chess with a stranger while waiting in the supermarket checkout line the other day. They were on their phone... Read More
16
Mar
2022
Get Students Smiling with Games
Sometimes you just need to help kids smile. I’ve been mulling over this statement quite a lot in the recent days. I... Read More