Connect, Communicate, Collaborate!

Connect, Communicate, Collaborate!

  At #4OCF, we love to advocate for students, and give them every opportunity to express themselves by sharing their voice. Recently, an amazing group of students reached out to…
Thoughts from #TCT18

Thoughts from #TCT18

  I had the opportunity to attend the Tomorrow's Classrooms Today Conference at Rider University this weekend. It again provided great learning opportunities and experiences. One of the amazing sessions…
We Write

We Write

  I'm a writer.  I don't always write in 40 minute writing blocks.  Sometimes, I get stuck.    On many days, I wake up early to write.  Sometimes I try…
6 More Favorite Picture Books

6 More Favorite Picture Books

  As you know, some of our favorite picture books can be great tools for teaching about reading or the craft of writing. I always love sharing a good picture…
We Are All Captains

We Are All Captains

  I recently listened to the Worklife podcast with Adam Grant, in which he joined the Butler Bulldogs basketball team to explore the idea that too many All-Stars on one…
Kids, Mistakes, and Learning

Kids, Mistakes, and Learning

  Kids are going to make mistakes.  Little mistakes that have very little impact.  Big, bone-headed mistakes that cause pain and agony for others.  After all, they are kids.   …
Easy Like Sunday Morning

Easy Like Sunday Morning

One of my favorite songs of all time is the cover version of “Easy” by Faith No More. If you have never heard it, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoE6SeSm268 I love…
PD Days

PD Days

  Our school-based PD days can tell us a lot about how educators view our professional learning opportunities. They can also tell us a lot about learning opportunities for students…
Your Message

Your Message

On his recent podcast, Tim Ferriss asked Author Daniel Pink the following question: If you could share one message or quote on a billboard that would reach millions of people,…