TL;DR: We CAN cultivate more joy in our lives. A CORE belief is that relationships are gifts to value and treasure. Uplifting others brings joy to ourselves and others. Learn how to notice, name, and nuture AND how words are gifts. Your joy can grow and thrive from others too. Learn how to throw your joy boomerang out and how … Read More
Think Better: Building Momentum During Your Week
TL;DR: Do you count the days to the weekend? Embrace each and every day, not just the weekend. Schedule fun during the week; don’t save it all for the weekend! Has your “why” changed? Check in with yourself and re-evaluate why you do what you do. Monitor your energy levels. Building Momentum During Your Week: Waiting for the Weekend Picture … Read More
Enjoy the View: Embrace the Journey
TL;DR: As teachers, we focus a lot on end results. Take the time to notice the small wins. Remember to enjoy the journey along the way. Do you sometimes spend your time focused on the end result of a particular task rather than the process to get there? I think it is part of human nature to focus on the end … Read More
The Secret of Building Resilient Kids: Growth Mindset
TL;DR: Learn to teach kids that failure is a process and never a final state. Mistakes are opportunities to learn, to fail forward, and keep growing. Use picture books to teach resilience and grit. Growth Mindset: No More Giving Up! So often, kids say, “I can’t” or “It’s too hard.” So how do we instill the notion that failure is … Read More
Sub Better: Giving Grace Through New Starts
TL;DR As we start a new school year, it’s time to give grace. Give your students grace. Give the teachers grace. And give yourself grace! Getting Back Into It It has been three months since you last accepted a guest teaching assignment. You have enjoyed the long break but you’re ready to get back into the swing of things and … Read More