TL;DR: Lack of motivation often gets in the way of doing what is best for your body and mind. Listen to what your body is telling you it needs. Focus on taking care of yourself and replenishing your body to sustain your physical and emotional health. Running. Jogging. Jwogging (jog/walking). Call it whatever you like, but think about how it … Read More
Pinewood Derby: Continual Growth and Success
TL;DR: Watching my son learn and grow over the years in the derby car races is a lot like watching your school grow. Over time, we reflect, make adjustments, and improve. We can celebrate the growth and successes along the way. Last weekend, we raced our Pinewood Derby Cars in our pack Pinewood Derby event. I say “we” raced because … Read More
Spice It Up by Being an Advocate!
TL;DR: Racism leads to damaged relationships and broken communication. Be mindful of those around you. Advocate for others. Embrace the beauty of diversity! Spice it up! Advocate for others. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: What is something you’re passionate about? If something goes wrong, can you advocate? Now visualize and imagine the steps you would take … Read More
Realigning During Moments of Change
TL;DR: Don’t let limiting beliefs take over. Realign yourself in times of change by creating an anchor affirmation, scheduling energy check-ins, increasing times of stillness and silence, enjoying nature, and remembering that change is part of the journey. A few months ago I embarked on a journey that truly tested my ability to think better during moments of change. On … Read More
Graphic Organizers
TL;DR: Graphic organizers can increase creativity and can serve as a mastery checkpoint. Graphic organizers can increase understanding of complicated concepts and are fun to make! I love using graphic organizers in my classroom. The structure and organization provided by a well-crafted graphic organizer can make complicated concepts appear simple. This is important when teaching about science topics that can seem … Read More
