Empathy: The Most Important Back-to-School Supply
If you haven’t checked out Edutopia’s #BESTYEAREVER, it is not too late! During the course of the summer, Edutopia bloggers have featured wonderful resources to help teachers and administrators … Continue reading
Creating a Common Purpose
I hope your school year begins with a common (shared) purpose. tlb Source via LinkedIn
Book Series for the Digital Age
Over dinner this week, a friend asked if I knew anything about the Corwin Connected Educator Series. I didn’t but I was intrigued by what she told me so I went … Continue reading
Importance of Mindset
“The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life. It can determine whether you become the person you want to be and whether you … Continue reading
Understanding the Learning Process
Please remember that when children “learn too soon using a form other than the one they need” there can be grave damage to a child’s long-term academic and social emotional … Continue reading
Building Home/School Connections: Questions to Ask Parents as the School Year Begins
During the course of the summer, I’ve shared several resources for teachers and administrators to help kick off the new school year. Many resources shared this summer I hope will … Continue reading
15 Seconds
If you were trapped on an elevator and had just 15 seconds to summarize the word “character” what would you say? One educator on Twitter shared a great activity that encapsulates … Continue reading
Google Classroom Tool For Teachers Is Here
In mid-July, I shared the news that the folks at Google were nearing the end of their pilot project and were gearing up to launch Google Classroom. When the project was … Continue reading
JUMP!
Here’s hoping when you read this, it inspires you as you start the school year. Let this year be your best year yet. Don’t wait…JUMP! tlb Source