Valuable Work
The thing about doing valuable work is that in the beginning it doesn’t look valuable. Often it doesn’t really…
Tag: Motivation
I’m Sorry.
Sometimes the simplest answer is I’m Sorry. When we try to avoid saying these two words and instead dance…
2nd Day & Beyond
The first day of school receives all the fanfare and glory but it’s not where the real work is…
(10 Days of) Kindness
If every individual practiced one act of kindness every single day, then our world would be a much better…
Rewards & Consequences
For the last several years, I haven’t posted rewards or consequences in my classroom. To be honest, I never even really…
The Lucky One
This morning, I will take part in my sixteenth opening day. While my role has changed slightly since that…
Meaning & Relevance
Are you planning activities every day for students in order to complete your lesson plans? Or are you creating…
Finding My Voice
As I’ve learned to help my students explore and share their voices, what I’ve really done is found my…
Feeling So Uneasy
How is it you’re feeling so uneasy? How is it that I feel fine? Layne Staley (Mad Season) For…
5 Alternatives to Homework
Homework continues to be a hot topic to debate among educators, parents, and especially students. Try these five alternatives…