creativity – 4 O'Clock Faculty

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022rczyz

One of the struggles that I’ve heard repeatedly from colleagues this year relates to the ability of students to…

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021rczyz

Focusing on the wrong things? Try these instead. Rich

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021rczyz

We tend to think that artists, or people in creative fields, have an idea and then do work to…

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021rczyz

Sometimes, working within constraints is the way to get out of your funk. Give yourself a limit or roadblock.…

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021rczyz

Today, I met with our secret society of writers at school. This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade…

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021rczyz

We often find ourselves stuck trying to make sure that everything gets done before the end of the school…

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021rczyz

You stare at the blank page and realize that you have nothing to say. The blank page stares back,…

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021rczyz

As I write this, there are 40 days left in school. In a few short weeks, we will welcome…

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021rczyz

Grab a paper and pencil. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Start the clock! Write down any thoughts that…

February 22, 2021rczyz

Being unproductive can often lead to being productive. Leaving yourself time to do nothing can help you find time…