I AM
If we teach this message to our students the rest of the curriculum would be easy. tlb
Resources for Learning About Empathy on Valentine’s Day | Edutopia
Given the special holiday we are about to celebrate in many of our schools, I could not resist sharing a great resource from Edutopia all about how to teach empathy in … Continue reading
Scary Headlines Concerning Kindergarten Readiness
Last week, the Washington Post featured a story that should cause every educator and parent some concern. Deputy superintendent of public instruction, Rob Saxton, and the early learning system director … Continue reading
Revisiting Common Core
Not one to quickly or easily dismiss anything that might aid in student instruction and assessment, I have been watching the evolution of Common Core. This highly contentious tool has … Continue reading
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
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…
The Age of School Shootings: The New Normal?
This week, school officials across the country monitored computer screens, smartphones, and televisions waiting to hear more details after a 12-year-old middle school student walked into his school with a … Continue reading
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