Habits to Inspire a Joyful Life
I’ve engaged in many conversations with people lately, from my own children and those I work alongside, to educators I chat with on Twitter. I hear people share how…
A.uthenticity in Education
5 Ways We Can Help Ourselves Thrive
Have you ever been in a situation where you just want to hit the pause button so that you can reset or regroup? We’ve likely all experienced feeling as…
5 Ways to Foster a Sense of Purpose in Learners
Each October our family has participated in our school district’s community service project: Make a Difference day. Children selected where they wanted to volunteer their time and gave back…
Fostering a Classroom Community Virtually or In-Person
With so many learners either 100% remote or in a hybrid learning model, we must ensure that we don’t lose the human side of teaching. My best memories of…
5 Reasons Some Learners Are Thriving During Remote Teaching & Learning
We know that our learners are all experiencing something different during this time of emergency remote teaching and learning. Some are experiencing trauma, which is absolutely heartbreaking. Others feel…
Engaging Early Learners Using Media
APRIL 15, 2020 Article posted below, please visit the PBS Teachers Lounge to read there and for more! We all know kids who are eager to know more –…
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Leading With Connections & Relationships to Inspire Lifelong Learners
As both a parent and educator, I can attest that this pandemic situation has weighed heavily on our family. Schools have been scurrying to shift to remote teaching and…
Learning at Home: Finding Balance
We are in a time in which we are all doing our best with the outbreak of COVID-19. I’m someone who thrives on routines and I know that my…
COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Families
Many of us have growing concerns around COVID-19, our learners, staff, and of course, our community. Due to the requirements of social distancing, I wanted to take a minute and…
Inspiring Creativity, Innovation, and Joy Within Literacy
It always fascinates me that perception really is in the eye of the beholder. Although some people consider our youth to be unmotivated or lazy, I want to challenge…
Fostering Communication Skills to Deepen Learning
When fostering classroom culture, there are so many areas to zero in on. We want to develop a sense of community where collaboration flourishes so that learners are supported…
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Embrace Moments to Spark Curiosity: 3 L.E.A.P. Tips
Riding on the beach against the wind, my husband, Michael, and I pushed on to challenge our endurance. Both of our boys rode with us as our destination was…