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5 Bite Size Mindfulness Tips
We know that mindfulness activities can help students immensely, but we don't always have time to incorporate mindful practices into our already busy days. Try these 5 activities to…
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Even More Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings
In 2018, hopefully everyone has moved beyond the traditional Sit N' Get Staff Meeting. Maybe you've tried some of these other ways to switch up your meetings! Now it's…
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The Art of Comprehension Book Cover Reveal!
I started working on The Art of Comprehension around 2012. Over the course of this time I’ve been fortunate to meet several people who have been remarkably kind and…
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Welcome to the Show
Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the Show. You are about to step foot into the Greatest Show on Earth! And in doing so, you need to be the…
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7 Reflection Ideas for Students
How will students in your class reflect this year? Try these simple ideas to get your students reflecting on their own thinking and learning! Rich (@RACzyz)
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Back to School Week 2018
Some of you have already been back for a few weeks. Some of you are enjoying the last few days of summer, and preparing for the upcoming year. At…
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The Perfect Solution?
When faced with a problem, the goal should not be to find a perfect solution. The goal should be to find a solution that works. Solutions can be modified…
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Viewing Art and Reading
A huge struggle for teachers at the beginning of every year is to get students out of the gates and engaged in authentic, meaningful work. Between establishing classroom routines,…
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What Do Report Cards Tell Us?
We have seen many schools move away from traditional grades and report cards in order to deliver more meaningful feedback to students and parents. This has brought an influx…
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Find Your Pace
In my first year of high school, I started to run track. I ran the mile and two mile. In my first race, I tried to go out as…