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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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,…
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Being Defensive
It seems like we spend a lot of our time being defensive. It might be when presented with something new. "That won't work." Or when something we've been…
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Center of Attention
They say that every picture tells a story. Think about what this picture says. The teacher desk is the center of the room. It is the center of…
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Why the Arts Matter
Great music fosters joy and connection. Great books foster joy and connection. Great plays foster joy and connection. Great artworks foster joy and connection. The arts foster joy…