Timestamps 03:00 – The various cultures in Hawaiian classrooms 04:45 – Aloha is a spirit that keeps the culture respectful 06:45 – Combining SEL and robotics: teaching innovation and creativity in classrooms that may otherwise have scripted and predictable curriculum 12:00 – Mimicking real life and providing support in that environment to teach SEL 14:50 – Robert’s acronyms: fun and … Read More
Kick Off the New School Year Happier!
TL;DR: It is important for teachers to remember that we have what it takes to help our students grow, no matter what their starting point is. A Teach Happier act of kindness challenge is shared. Remember back in March when we thought that getting to the end of the 19-20 school year would be like completing a marathon? We had … Read More
Reflect Better: My Great Driving Passion
TL;DR: Introduction to a new series: Reflect Better. Reflect on your practices by focusing on the why, considering where you started, and valuing relationships. Reflecting can help inspire greatness and lead to personal growth. In the years between 1994 and 1997, I began listening to some powerful content. I think it was my mother who got me onto these audiotapes; … Read More
Using Google Sheets to Promote Reading Engagement
TL;DR: Using Google Sheets to log reading can promote reading engagement. Shifting our former practices can help us inspire lifelong readers. This post includes a link to an online interactive reading log. The use of technology is growing substantially in our society, thus in our classrooms. I definitely see the value of doing some things the “old-fashioned” way, without the … Read More