Best Thing About Being a Teacher
The best thing about being a teacher… Watching children making connections Seeing those light bulb moments while grasping new concepts Watching children make real world connections while learning Seeing … Continue reading
Schools as Makerspaces
Let’s all get on board with the Maker Movement because making is learning! tlb
Technology Second
I discovered this great photo on twitter over the weekend, and it encapsulates what teachers do to ensure learning happens first. Technology is a tool that we … Continue reading
Fixing Kindergarten
Over the past several years, there have been lots of changes to Kindergarten programs all over the country. There have been so many changes, I worry we are asking more … Continue reading
Deeper Thinking
Let’s take the challenge out of rigor and put more emphasis on what it takes to create a (healthy) rigorous learning community that focuses on deeper thinking, thoroughness, and care. … Continue reading
What Does Success Look Like?
What does success look like? Here is a hint; the journey to success isn’t a straight one but a journey full of lots of curves. tlb Source
The Best Lesson for Students
My best friend posted this photo in her newsletter. I loved the photo so much I had to share it on my blog. Inspiring students to hold onto their dreams … Continue reading
Getting Back to Dewey
Grant Lichtman’s Denver TED Talk gives practical reasons why many schools continue to miss the bar when it comes to truly educating students for what Grant calls “timeless life skills.” … Continue reading
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