7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be…
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Only A Child?
Our schools should not only be about students learning, but more importantly, students learning to make an impact. …
How Many Gas Stations are in the U.S.?
Inspired by Seth today. How many gas stations are there in the U. S.? Seth Godin recently revealed…
A Simple Tip: The Magic Scrap
As a teacher, it used to drive me crazy when students would not clean up after themselves. I would…
A Simple Equation
You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today? It really is a simple equation. There…
Becoming Unaware
Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it’s not even criticism. It’s simply noise…
Using Debate in the Classroom
As I prepared to watch the first Presidential debate last night, I considered my longstanding interest in political speech,…
A Reminder
This is the painting that greets my students as they enter my art room. I made it for them…
A Message to Parents
What we do for each student each day cannot be understated. It is important to convey our responsibility as…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use…