Be You
What is one of the hardest things to teach young children? Honoring what makes one unique and original is a tough concept for many children to grasp. How do we … Continue reading
To Minecraft or Not — That is the Question?
To Minecraft or Not — That is the Question Before I go any further, I must admit that I am very new to the discussion about a very popular video … Continue reading
Limitless Living – Read This Now!
This week’s “Read This Now!” is simply a lesson in perseverance, endless will power, and a vocabulary devoid of the word “can’t”. Caroline Casey’s inspiring 2010 TEDTalk, Looking Past Limits, … Continue reading
Perfect Vision: Getting Beyond the Superficial
The best moments of my career have been those moments when my students have said and done things that I might never have predicted. I had such a moment this … Continue reading
Inspiring Young Readers: It is not just a summer goal
As the school year gets underway, I have started to put away all of the wonderful stories that I read during the summer. Never one to wait until the summer … Continue reading
Inspiring Hope in our Schools
Keeping Hope Alive in Schools Hope! According to Merriam-Webster.com, to have hope is to cherish a desire with anticipation: to desire with expectation of attainment: to expect with confidence: to … Continue reading
A Caring Classroom: Best School Starter
A Caring Classroom: Best School Starter As we slowly transition from summer pause to school ready, I continue to reflect upon the essentials needed to begin a great school year. … Continue reading
Common Core: Will it help or Hinder?
Common Core: Will it help or Hinder? Finally, it appears we have real data to consider as educators across the country participate in the Common Core debate. Whether you are … Continue reading
Tips for Starting the New School Year
Believe it or not the start of the new school year is just around the corner. Many of you have developed a successful routine to start the school year that has … Continue reading
Find Your Role Model
I just ran across this blog posted on June 11 and could not resist sharing it with you. If you look at the screen shot above, I love the three … Continue reading
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