It’s easy to put off your reflection until August, when you are gearing up for next year. But, by then… Read more Summer is Coming…And So is Next Year! Get Ready Now
Tag: Best Practices
How the Grinch Teacher Avoided Holiday Countdowns
It’s just a few days until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more How the Grinch Teacher Avoided Holiday Countdowns
Tri-Association Presentation – Growth Mindset (Links Inside)
I have the honor to present at the Tri-Association 37th Annual Educators’ conference in Santo Domingo, at the amazing Carol… Read more Tri-Association Presentation – Growth Mindset (Links Inside)
How Growth Mindset Changed My Frigid, Rigid Ways
My professional philosophy of education changed forever on the day I learned of the Growth Mindset concept by Carol Dweck.… Read more How Growth Mindset Changed My Frigid, Rigid Ways
Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage
This is come off as a little crazy, but bear with me… Dress down days at school can be fun,… Read more Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage
Don’t Put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom
It’s just a few weeks until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more Don’t Put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom
Dealing with an Artful Dodger
I recently stumbled across a new category of student – I call them Artful Dodgers. With apologies (but no royalties)… Read more Dealing with an Artful Dodger
Tri Association Annual Educator’s Conference 2017
Next week I am heading off to the Tri Association Annual Educator’s Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica. As well… Read more Tri Association Annual Educator’s Conference 2017
The First Days – Effective Anchor Charts
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Effective Anchor Charts
Make Your Year End a New Beginning
As this school year wound down, I found myself swamped packing things up. At my school, packing up is pretty… Read more Make Your Year End a New Beginning
