January 2020 – 4 O'Clock Faculty

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020rczyz

Hard to believe it’s been five years. Thanks to all who have connected, collaborated, and shared. Thank you for…

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020rczyz

As children we were willing to sing, dance, and sneak into bed with a colander in our pants, but…

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020rczyz

I’ve heard the response many times when talking with parents. There is just one problem with an eye for…

January 20, 2020January 21, 2020rczyz

Kindergarten at the beginning of the year can be sort of chaotic. There are tears, both on the student…

January 15, 2020January 5, 2020rczyz

“The code is more what you call guidelines than actual rules.” -Barbossa (Pirates of the Caribbean) Guidelines are great.…

January 13, 2020January 5, 2020rczyz

I was recently talking to a third grade teacher who introduced a classroom economy to start the new year.…

January 8, 2020January 2, 2020rczyz

What is teaching all about? It’s about culture. Creating an environment in which students feel valued and cared for.…

January 6, 2020January 2, 2020rczyz

Kids make mistakes. And oftentimes it’s because they can’t regulate their emotions. An angry outburst or a moment of…

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020rczyz

I typically don’t look forward to the fanfare of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For me, it…