Never A Burden
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Never A Burden

  I had the opportunity as a teacher to teach in an inclusion classroom. I served as the Regular Education, while my co-Teacher Cindy served as the Special Education teacher.…
5 Terms to Introduce to Students
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5 Terms to Introduce to Students

  Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom.   Rich (@RACzyz)
Something Different
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Something Different

  Did you ever want to just step out of line? Just to do something different? To find another way of doing things?   Right now is the perfect time.…
Time is All the Luck You Need
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Time is All the Luck You Need

  Time is all the luck you need. -Seven Mary Three   If something doesn't work the first time, don't give up. If it doesn't work the second time, don't…
Thoughts from #TCT18
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Thoughts from #TCT18

  I had the opportunity to attend the Tomorrow's Classrooms Today Conference at Rider University this weekend. It again provided great learning opportunities and experiences. One of the amazing sessions…
We Write
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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…
6 More Favorite Picture Books
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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…
We Are All Captains
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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…
Kids, Mistakes, and Learning
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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.   …