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Make a Splash
This week, many educators and students will return from spring break. If you are an educator, take advantage of this opportunity. Create something meaningful for your students. Make a…
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Be Creative
It's a phrase we hear often, “Be Creative!” It's probably mostly uttered in regards to art or some artistic endeavor. We hear it at the beginning,…
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A Recipe for Creativity
Notice ideas, things, places where you find joy. Explore those ideas, things, and places through any means you can. Painting, song, sculpture, fashion, acting, dancing, writing, clay, programming, composing, cooking,…
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Movement in the Classroom
Students spend multiple hours in our classrooms every day. Movement should be a natural part of the day for students and teachers. Research shows that student learning improves because…
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A Checklist
A Checklist How will you make a difference today? Check off the difference that you are making for students. Add to our list. Share in the comments section below.…
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Considering Talent in Education
“What do you look for when hiring a new teacher?” I was recently asked this question, and I had to think before I gave an initial response. I wanted…
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Expanding Possibility
In my art room this year, for my students, I’m trying to open the door of possibility or better yet, let them open it for themselves. Let…
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Building Blocks
Click here for a PDF version of Building Blocks for Success Rich (@RACzyz)
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Turning to Face Your Blank Page
The other day, I was discussing the first illustration from Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot with a bunch of fifth graders and their teacher. In that illustration, Vashti,…