Are you reading the book, Take the L.E.A.P. Ignite a Culture of Innovation? Download the FREE discussion guide here.
Are you reading the book, Take the L.E.A.P. Ignite a Culture of Innovation? Download the FREE discussion guide here.
In the bustling education landscape, where curriculums are meticulously structured, and standardized tests loom large, it’s easy to overlook one essential element: joy. Yet, joy isn’t just a fleeting…
A joyful classroom environment is essential to foster positive and effective learning experiences for students. Simply put, when students feel happy, engaged, inspired and motivated in the classroom, they…
If you asked students to describe their school day, what adjectives might they use? Would learners say they feel inspired, happy, excited, or joyful? My hope is that there…
During the pandemic, we had no other choice than to shift how we facilitate and engage in learning. Sure, it was stressful, exhausting, and overwhelming, but educators everywhere did…
Kids of all ages really are capable of amazing things. However, sometimes we become hyper focused on the learning targets and mandates, that we may not readily appreciate the…
It’s been two years since our youngest son, Nolan, left fourth grade. He’s about to enter middle school, yet, it’s evident that his fourth grade teacher, made an incredible…
According to the Education Week article, Students Move Further Down School-to-Prison Pipeline With Every School Suspension, by Sarah D. Sparks, some forms of discipline can actually catapult repeat offenses….
By Elisabeth Bostwick Early on in my career, I didn’t realize that spending an abundant amount of time creating behavior charts was unnecessary. I also didn’t realize that it…
In my book, Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation, I share L.E.A.P. Tips and Takeaways, along with questions for reflection and discussion at the conclusion of each…
Truth be told, in my first few years of teaching, I didn’t completely love my career because I spent an abundance of time focusing on the mandates and considering…
Every child has unique strengths and interests. As educators, do we take the time to honor each child for their individuality, encouraging them to S.H.I.N.E. in their…
School is in full swing, and enthusiasm continues to soar as learners create, make, and learn through exploring their curiosities. All the while, we dedicate time to cultivating authentic…