5 Terms to Introduce to Students

5 Terms to Introduce to Students

  Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom.   Rich (@RACzyz)
Something Different

Something Different

  Did you ever want to just step out of line? Just to do something different? To find another way of doing things?   Right now is the perfect time.…
Time is All the Luck You Need

Time is All the Luck You Need

  Time is all the luck you need. -Seven Mary Three   If something doesn't work the first time, don't give up. If it doesn't work the second time, don't…
We Are All Captains

We Are All Captains

  I recently listened to the Worklife podcast with Adam Grant, in which he joined the Butler Bulldogs basketball team to explore the idea that too many All-Stars on one…
Kids, Mistakes, and Learning

Kids, Mistakes, and Learning

  Kids are going to make mistakes.  Little mistakes that have very little impact.  Big, bone-headed mistakes that cause pain and agony for others.  After all, they are kids.   …
Easy Like Sunday Morning

Easy Like Sunday Morning

One of my favorite songs of all time is the cover version of “Easy” by Faith No More. If you have never heard it, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoE6SeSm268 I love…
PD Days

PD Days

  Our school-based PD days can tell us a lot about how educators view our professional learning opportunities. They can also tell us a lot about learning opportunities for students…
Your Message

Your Message

On his recent podcast, Tim Ferriss asked Author Daniel Pink the following question: If you could share one message or quote on a billboard that would reach millions of people,…
Being Defensive

Being Defensive

It seems like we spend a lot of our time being defensive.    It might be when presented with something new.  "That won't work."   Or when something we've been…
Center of Attention

Center of Attention

  They say that every picture tells a story. Think about what this picture says.    The teacher desk is the center of the room.  It is the center of…