39 Ways to Love Math
Originally posted on Math with Bad Drawings:
Last week, 6,000 mathematicians met in Baltimore. They crowded in conference rooms, swapped gossip over beers, and wherever free food appeared, they lined…
Essentials of Play
We should stop talking about play as an extra; a transition between lunch and math. Play is a fundamentally important part of every child’s school day. Let’s make sure play … Continue reading
Value of Screen Time
How do we determine what valuable screen time looks like for small children? I found an article by Motoko Rich which questions content viewed by children when using electronic devices. According to … Continue reading
Room to Grow
“There’s always room to grow into something beautiful — even in the darkest and smallest of places.” OWN
Reading Challenge for Preschoolers
I discovered a news story today that I could not wait to share. The Louisville Free Public Library with support from the Louisville Library Foundation and the Community Foundation of Louisville … Continue reading
Turning a Day off into a Day of Service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: “What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is a very important day for many Americans because it … Continue reading
Finish Strong!
As we begin each academic school year, we do so with lots of hopes and dreams and plenty of nervous energy. However, by the mid-year mark, we still have a … Continue reading
Leap of Faith
In 2014, let’s encourage students to make the jump! tlb
Grit: The Other 21st Century Skills
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed…
Teaching is …
“Teaching is fundamentally about human interactions, and that can’t be replaced by technology.” – Jon Bergmann
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