A Recipe for Creativity
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A Recipe for Creativity

Notice ideas, things, places where you find joy. Explore those ideas, things, and places through any means you can. Painting, song, sculpture, fashion, acting, dancing, writing, clay, programming, composing, cooking,…
Seeds
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Seeds

  If you look at their early work, it would be easy to dismiss Vincent van Gogh & Paul Cezanne as artists.   Their early paintings and drawings are clunky…
Movement in the Classroom
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Movement in the Classroom

  Students spend multiple hours in our classrooms every day. Movement should be a natural part of the day for students and teachers. Research shows that student learning improves because…
Reactions & Impact
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Reactions & Impact

  There are two ways that you can react to those you come in contact with on a daily basis. Consider the impact that you have on others when you…
We Have A Plan?
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We Have A Plan?

  If you have not yet read Shh We Have A Plan by Chris Haughton, I suggest you pick up a copy. While the picture book is targeted at 2-5…
A Checklist
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A Checklist

  A Checklist How will you make a difference today? Check off the difference that you are making for students. Add to our list. Share in the comments section below.…
Plussing
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Plussing

  Way back in 1956, Walt Disney gave an interview in which he talked about plussing his theme park, Disneyland. The idea was to constantly tinker to improve and grow…
Decisions
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Decisions

  After taking just four classes and student teaching for three months I earned my teacher certification. I'm not sure that even students who go through a full undergraduate program…
Reading with Students
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Reading with Students

  Reading is one of the most important things we can do with students. Make sure that you are finding time during your day to read to and with students.…