24
Sep
2021
Encouraging Student Responsibility
Earlier this week I became a brand-new dog owner. To be honest, this wasn’t exactly my choice. My parents have recently retired... Read More
22
Sep
2021
The Very Hungry Lizard: The Hunt for a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Marty Seligman had a lizard, and it wouldn’t eat. He tried everything. He researched its diet and purchased just the right... Read More
20
Sep
2021
The “Secrets” to Student Engagement
“What’s your favorite animal?” My nephews stood around me in circle, looking up expectantly like a brood of hungry ducklings. It was... Read More
13
Sep
2021
The 5 Keys to a Lesson Engagment
I have been fortunate to work with many extraordinary educators over the years. To be honest, I sometimes wonder who learns more... Read More
10
Sep
2021
The Culture of Corn: Don’t Exhaust Yourself
Growing up in the Midwest, the sight of crops was common to me. There were times when I would pass by a... Read More
6
Sep
2021
It All Starts by Loving Learning
I have a deep love of learning. There’s nothing I enjoy more than discovering some new historical hero or diving headfirst into... Read More
27
Aug
2021
Don’t Neglect Your Classroom Library
Where did the summer go? Seriously, it seems like only yesterday that everyone was getting ready for the summer months. Like many... Read More
18
Aug
2021
It’s All Fun and Games: Building Student Engagement
Recently my 11-year-old niece beat me in a game of Santorini. I won’t lie, that moment was a though pill to swallow.... Read More