Cognitive Dissonance
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Cognitive Dissonance

  This time of year is typically one of the most exciting times of the school year. New students. New teachers. New friends. A chance to start anew.   While…
Writers write.
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Writers write.

  Writers write. Subject and predicate. Reality and hopeful wish. What we fail to realize as writing teachers is that students need time to immerse themselves in writing. Bad writing.…
Giving Up & Letting Go
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Giving Up & Letting Go

  There's a fine line between giving up and letting go. Right now, you have to understand the difference. Know that most things are out of your control. Do what…
Guided Meditation for Kids
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Guided Meditation for Kids

  Need to calm students during this period of upheaval and anxiety?! Start your year with a guided meditation video from Shaun Laurito from ReadNMove! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3aPsMc_rqs  
The Four E’s of Creativity
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The Four E’s of Creativity

  The following post is a much longer post than we usually share on #4ocf.  However, if you teach a creative domain, your district is discussing creativity and how to…