In This Post: Building intrinsic motivation in our students is incredibly valuable. An introduction to self-determination theory. How to build motivation through students’ loves. Our students, like ourselves, are human beings. And, like us, they have interests, passions, and lives outside of the walls of our classrooms. When we find ways to infuse those outside interests into our content, it … Read More
For the Love of Books
In This Post: The difference between book reports and book reviews. Eighteen new ways to engage your students with books! For the love of books! If you love to read, at some point you will want to share a book you love with others. You may already do this by talking about books with friends. If you want to share … Read More
Self-Love: 4 Quick Ways to Take Better Care of You
In This Post: Taking small steps is a more effective way to achieve goals. Four ways to build habits that promote self care. As we start the new year, many of us are thinking of our New Year’s resolutions or what big goals we want to accomplish in 2020. But somehow, February comes along. We either feel like we’re already … Read More
Episode 6: Privacy Always Prevails
Welcome back! In this week’s episode I am sharing my journey to becoming the educator I am today. I am sharing two crucial interactions I had with teachers during middle school that helped to shape me into who I am as a behavior specialist today. I’m also sharing on the importance on owing your journey as an educator and trusting … Read More
Everyone Has An Eeyore: Leadership Lessons from the 100 Acre Wood
In This Post: Leadership lessons from a favorite childhood cartoon: Winnie the Pooh! Practical ideas to promote positivity from your “Eeyore” staff members. Everyone’s tale of leadership starts in its own unique way. Some stories are a wild adventure. Some might take complex pathways through an enchanted land, encountering twists, turns, and challenges. Other leadership stories are light-hearted and feel … Read More