12
Sep
2018
Developing a Growth Mindset…One Hack at a Time
Want to know what makes my educator heart beat a little faster? A student who embraces challenges, learns from criticism, persists through... Read More
5
Sep
2018
Tech Tools that Get Kids to Reflect, Talk, and Learn? Sign Me Up!
What does the word “reflect” mean to you? Maybe it means sitting on top of a mountain with your eyes closed and... Read More
31
Aug
2018
Blow Bubbles When Necessary
I recently stumbled across the #TheMeaningOfLifeIn4Words hashtag, and though I’m a writer and a lover of words, I’m also a fan of... Read More
7
Aug
2018
We Start with Stars in Our Eyes: A Dear Evan Hansen Back-to-School Guide for Teachers
Let me start by saying, if you have the opportunity to see the Tony-award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, do it. Just do... Read More
30
Jul
2018
Low-cost, super-engaging STEM learning….Yesssss!
Peek into a busy STEM classroom and you may see kids sucking eggs out of bottles, creating fireworks in a jar, or... Read More
17
Nov
2017
In Defense of Worksheets
Yes, you read the title right. I’ve spent my career berating worksheets in blogs and tweets, pleading with teachers to move away... Read More
28
Jun
2017
The Power of Student Choice
I consider myself to be a generous tipper, but I’ll admit it. I’ve never felt particularly compelled to contribute to the tip... Read More
8
May
2017
Why Should I Learn This?
Do you dread the questions like “Why should I learn this?” or “When will I have to use this in real life?”... Read More