Abracadabra
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Abracadabra

  My son received a magic set as a gift several months ago. Just recently he has really gotten into performing some of the tricks. One of the tricks involves…
An Empty Can
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An Empty Can

  This is a picture of the nearly empty garbage can in my office at the end of the day. There are just a few sticky notes with scribbles on…
Angry & Frustrated
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Angry & Frustrated

  Having been in education for a number of years I've seen a great deal of frustration and anger.    Students get angry and frustrated.  Teachers get angry and frustrated. …
5 Ways to Simplify Your Life
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5 Ways to Simplify Your Life

  Our lives are getting more and more complicated by the day. But it doesn't have to be that way. Try these strategies for simplifying your life. Use them not…
If It Ain’t Broke
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If It Ain’t Broke

  If it ain't broke... We all know the ending to this saying, and usually adhere to it. But what if it's wrong.  If something is not broke, and we…
Ten More Things I Wish Teachers Knew
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Ten More Things I Wish Teachers Knew

  Ten Things I Wish Teachers Knew Joyful engagement is the ultimate goal. Listen more than you talk. Quiet classrooms are not often a sign of robust learning. Talking (or…
#HourOfPossibility
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#HourOfPossibility

  A few months ago, I was talking with several teachers in my building about providing opportunities for students to engage in their passions. We wanted to give students the…
Join the Conversation
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Join the Conversation

  Connecting and sharing via social media has allowed me to progress as an educator. I have found the daily conversations and interactions to challenge my thinking, and to help…