Fearless
Teaching children to persevere means we have to model this behavior, too. Be Fearless! tlb Source
ABC’s of Fostering Grit
If you are a frequent visitor to principalaim then you know how essential I believe it is for children to develop the ability to persevere (so that hopefully they grow … Continue reading
Educational Philosophy
Growth Mindset = try+fail+try again! Best equation to teach children inside (and outside) the classroom. tlb
Influence of the Human Spirit
An avid sports fan, while watching this year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, I wonder what it really takes to compete at the extreme levels that professional athletes have to compete … Continue reading
Room to Grow
“There’s always room to grow into something beautiful — even in the darkest and smallest of places.” OWN
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…
True Grit: The Best Measure of Success and How to Teach It | Edutopia
No matter how often you visit principalaim, there is one concept that I hope you consistently find in my work, and that is the notion that Grit is an essential … Continue reading
Creating Resilient Children
Resilience is such a crucial skill set to teach in schools and at home. tlb
Necessary Mistakes
Real learning takes place anytime mistakes are made. Let’s help our students learn from their mistakes. tlb Source
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