Gavin McCormack posted answers to the question about how we prepare our students for a world we don’t know. McCormack says, “When we establish a curriculum, a classroom and a home environment around independence in children, we start to see that other essential skills flourish very quickly.” McCormack states that when we establish independence, such Read more about How to Prepare Our Students[…]
This morning I watched another Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. What struck me as beautiful were the many amazing speeches by Canadian dignitaries. One theme was common with all of them which was the pandemic that is affecting people around the world. I think this pandemic is uniting human beings around the world and so Read more about Remembrance Day Thoughts[…]
I am enjoying listening to John Maxwell’s minute with Maxwell. Presently he is giving inspiration for strength building. Today he challenges us to keep up the struggle. Yes, we will fail and fall down but the key is to get up and keep struggling. Maxwell says as long as you keep getting up, you’re still Read more about Failing Forward[…]
I love David Geurin’s post on Twitter about students doing their best with the skills they have learned. Geurin states, “Don’t write off students who struggle and label them as lazy or unmotivated. Instead, be curious about the skills they’re missing that we can teach them to help them succeed. Let’s assume the best about Read more about All Students do Their Best[…]
1. They view mistakes as learning opportunities. 2. They cultivate cool grey matter. 3. They become problem solvers. 4. They develop a growth mindset. 5. They are more creative. 6. They learn to experiment. 7. They learn project management. 8. They develop intrinsic thinking. 9. They become explorers. 10. They learn to think outside the Read more about What Happens When Students Own Their Own Learning?[…]
I love the following admonishment which was written by Om Mani Palme Hum: Useful your voice for kindness, Your ears for compassion, Your hands for charity, Your mind for truth, Your heart for love, May we all take care of ourselves, And each other during this difficult time.
I’ve always loved being part of a team. No matter what I do, I find team members. It was that way in the school system. Also as a professional speaker. I love giving workshops with another person, no matter what age. Now with COVID-19, having to see fewer people, my husband and I are working Read more about Teamwork is Enjoyable[…]
I read a post by David Geurin this morning and it inspired me to share his thoughts. He said that he couldn’t prove this true but that he believes that when teachers are excited about what they’re teaching, the students get excited also. Personally, I’ve noticed that as well. Whenever I get excited about my Read more about Love What You Do[…]
Terry Small posted the following list of best doctors in the world: 1. Sunshine 2. Sleep 3. Exercise 4. Healthy diet 5. Self-respect 6. Family and friends 7. Gratitude 8. Play
1. Never lie. 2. Never compare with others. 3. Never over-commit. 4. Never let someone over-commit. 5. Never attack a person. 6. Never give corrective feedback in public. 7. Never address more than one concern. 8. Never discourage. 9. Never belittle or patronize. 10. Never be vague. 11. Never give feedback without examples. 12. Never Read more about 17 Things Never to do When Giving Corrective Feedback[…]