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…
Learning to Shout

Learning to Shout

  Do you remember the Silhouette sketch from the classic TV show, The Electric Company? Two people in silhouette would join together to read a word. The first person would…
Lunch Today

Lunch Today

  When the world is trying to tell you something, you need to listen.    I was talking to our second grade students in the cafeteria about their behavior.  I…
The Work That Matters

The Work That Matters

  When you set out to do work that matters, you won’t find out what that work is in the curriculum, or test scores, in a book, or from your…
The Best Idea Wins?

The Best Idea Wins?

  I heard someone say something the other day that made me think: "The best idea wins." The person used the statement to describe a person who was successful in…
Patience

Patience

  Patience noun noun: patience the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.   It’s hard to teach students to have patience with…