#BackToSchool 2019

#BackToSchool 2019

  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…
Rules

Rules

  I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me.-Eddie Vedder   Chances are that if your classroom is focused on compliance through a list of rules,…
Contagious

Contagious

  As a new teacher, you should do everything you can to avoid it. It can be contagious.Try not to catch it.It can linger. You will feel more awful each…
Student Voice in Classroom Design

Student Voice in Classroom Design

  Check out some thoughts about classroom design: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT3RxXQPIy4 How are you giving students VOICE in classroom design? How are you designing your classroom to correlate to your goals or…
Pass the Mic

Pass the Mic

  There has recently been much discussion on Twitter about edurockstars. I’ve always struggled with this term. After all, as educators, we go to work to do a job each…
The Secret Sauce

The Secret Sauce

  I am proud to announce that in just a few short weeks, my second book The Secret Sauce will be released. And I'm proud to share the book cover…
Supply Lists

Supply Lists

  My children will return to school in late August. This year I wanted to avoid being the last minute shopper trying to find school supplies amongst a limited number…
Again

Again

  For a friend.   You have the chance to do it again. What you loved. What you were meant to do. What you will love again.   You will…
Habit Instead of Talent

Habit Instead of Talent

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Rich is up  this week with…
Visual Texts & Comprehension

Visual Texts & Comprehension

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up  this week with…