25
Nov
2020
Find Your Five: Cultivating Gratitude During Difficult Times
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/I simply love Thanksgiving. The planning, the prepping, the cooking, the hosting, and most importantly — the time spent with those that... Read More
28
Oct
2020
Embrace the Moments: Creating Positive Experiences
Halloween is right around the corner. If you’re fortunate enough to have any exposure to kids around this time of year, you... Read More
16
Oct
2020
Changing the Conversation: Praising Effort over Ability
Praise can be incredibly powerful. It’s that spark we see on our students’ faces when we offer a bit of useful positive... Read More
30
Sep
2020
Teaching the Election
Regardless of which candidate we believe will do the best job running our country, we as educators understand the importance of teaching... Read More
13
May
2020
A Little Grace
It is midnight as I write this. My 5 year old daughter has just fallen asleep for the second time after waking... Read More
29
Apr
2020
Using PBL to Prevent the Spread
*Editor’s Note: The following blog was originally published on PBL Works. Learn how you can get started with Project Based Learning by... Read More
15
Apr
2020
Look for the Helpers
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These are trying times. We’re isolated, in quarantine, and (now) “physically distancing” ourselves from one another. As humans, we know that this,... Read More
1
Apr
2020
What Our Children Need Now
March 16th marked a big day in our household. Our twin boys turned 10. Double-digits. Through the eyes of a child –... Read More