We Write
I’m a writer. I don’t always write in 40 minute writing blocks. Sometimes, I get stuck. On many…
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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…
We Are All Captains
I recently listened to the Worklife podcast with Adam Grant, in which he joined the Butler Bulldogs basketball team…
Kids, Mistakes, and Learning
Kids are going to make mistakes. Little mistakes that have very little impact. Big, bone-headed mistakes that cause pain…
Easy Like Sunday Morning
One of my favorite songs of all time is the cover version of “Easy” by Faith No More. If you…
PD Days
Our school-based PD days can tell us a lot about how educators view our professional learning opportunities. They can…
Your Message
On his recent podcast, Tim Ferriss asked Author Daniel Pink the following question: If you could share one message or…
Being Defensive
It seems like we spend a lot of our time being defensive. It might be when presented with something…
Center of Attention
They say that every picture tells a story. Think about what this picture says. The teacher desk is…
Learning to Shout
Do you remember the Silhouette sketch from the classic TV show, The Electric Company? Two people in silhouette would…