Things that Made my Brain Explode – November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Articles and news stories are constantly pushing me to consider something new, broaden my perspective, or change the way I look at an issue. My husband likes to joke that my brain explodes with something new on a daily basis. These articles – and the brain explosions that result from them – are so beneficial […]

The Power of Eye Contact

September 26, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

“Why do we always have to keep our eyes on the speaker?” A second grade student asked me today. I had a snippy “Because it’s respectful” response all cued up, eye on my watch, counting down the minutes I had left to finish my lesson… but then I stopped. I sat. I said, “That’s a […]

Do You Believe in Classroom Vibes?

August 17, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Do you buy into the idea of “classroom vibes”? Tone, feel, juju, essence, decor….whatever you call it, I think it can transform the learning experience for a student. To be fair, my interior decorating expertise doesn’t go much past soft and sparkly, but I still set aside a small chunk of my budget to spend […]