Artificial Constraints
Working within a set of limitations can sometimes be the spark you need when you get stuck for ideas. …
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Knowing is Half the Battle
This week I was working on our Letters to Santa with my children. It made me reminisce about some…
Eyes and Ears are Everywhere
Eyes and ears are everywhere. Always watching. Always listening. Always waiting to see what we will do. How we…
First Gear
Going zero to sixty is never a great idea when you are trying to bring others along. Remember that…
Winter (Break) is Coming
At my school there are officially 14 school days between now and winter break. There are numerous activities happening…
20 words.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know…
Chaos = Opportunity
Sometimes, chaos equals opportunity. The next time that you are faced with chaos, find the opportunity to make change,…
Tomorrow’s A Better Day
Anytime my son has a particularly tough day (according to five-year-old standards), I always end the day by tucking…
5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity
Sometimes negative energy pervades education. There are usually one or two people (sometimes more) who will respond negatively no…
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Many of you know that I recently transitioned from a Curriculum position to being a building Principal. While I…