12
Dec
2018
Student Engagement Strategies
We need to talk about goldfish. Though often considered the most boring of pets, these fascinating little fish actually have a long... Read More
29
Nov
2018
Why Should I Learn This?
“Why should we care about this?” It’s the question every teacher dreads to hear. You spend hours planning, constructing, and organizing a... Read More
21
Nov
2018
No Time for Student Feedback? Fret Not—Here Are Some Quick Tips
Have you ever looked—really looked—at a student’s face after you’ve offered positive feedback on their performance or behavior? I have. It’s unforgettable.... Read More
7
Nov
2018
The Perseverance of Baby Bear
Thank you Facebook, for greeting me this morning with the most agonizing 3-minute video of a bear cub desperately trying to climb... Read More
31
Oct
2018
Empathy in Your Classroom: Why Should You Care?
Which do you believe is more important, greatness or kindness? Not too long ago, the Harvard Graduate School of Education presented several... Read More
26
Sep
2018
Thinking Killed the Knowing Star
The world doesn’t care how much you know. It only cares about what you can DO with what you know, how you... Read More
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