TL;DR: This post shares learning opportunities for elementary gamers, including Sumdog, Teach Your Monster to Read, Prodigy, and Boddle. These learning opportunities for elementary gamers bring fun and play to learning. Learning Opportunities for Elementary Gamers Now that we are about a month into the school year, I have had the opportunity to introduce some favorite educational websites and explore a … Read More
Demystify the Game of School for Students and Families
TL;DR: At every level from K-12, be clear on what readiness means for the next level. Demystify the game of school for students and families by using family-friendly language to explain what a student needs to do to prepare for the next grade level. If your school district has defined readiness for each grade level, then communicate the goal with … Read More
Ground Your Reality with Truth and a Positive Mindset
TL;DR: Your mindset is a choice. If you believe your day will be good, then your mindset and attitude will mirror this. Choose to focus on your W.H.Y. and agree to make the adjustments needed to hold on to a positive mindset each and every day. Face your current reality, flip it with positivity, commit to habits that will support … Read More
It All Matters
TL;DR: Everyone is facing something, and it matters to each one of them. Think about how you think, act, and treat others because it matters. Focus on what’s most important today because it matters. It All Matters The signs are all around us. A neighbor one street over was in a car crash. A friend of a friend was diagnosed … Read More
The Role of the Perpetrator, Victim, Bystander, and Upstander
TL;DR: Teachers and administrators make multiple decisions each day. These decisions can have a long-lasting impact on a student. When making decisions as an administrator or school team, they should ask three questions about access, inclusion, and equity. There needs to be a sense of urgency to ensure we prepare each learner for the next level. We need to be … Read More