Be a Thinker
I loved David Geurin’s post on Twitter about what education truly is. He states that “Education is about developing an identity as a learner. The goal isn’t to complete an Read more about Be a Thinker[…]
Author: Ruth Hargrave
6 Scientifically-based reasons to Garden
Terry Small posted the following scientific reasons to garden: 1. Contributes to improved social interaction. 2. Alleviates symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. 3. Alleviates symptoms of depression. 4. Improves social Read more about 6 Scientifically-based reasons to Garden[…]
How Birdsong Can Change Your Classroom Forever
I received another fascinating email from Gavin McCormack about the usefulness of Birdsong. I personally love background music while I’m working. Apparently, when birds are quiet it means there’s danger Read more about How Birdsong Can Change Your Classroom Forever[…]
Each Child is Unique for a Reason
Gavin McCormack sent me an email about children who are unique. He says children are already perfect specimens. Yes, they’ll make mistakes, mess things up, but if we work as Read more about Each Child is Unique for a Reason[…]
5 Ways to Implement Change in the Classroom
Gavin McCormack sent me another important message about best practices in the classroom. I think these 5 things would work as well in businesses. 1. Choice – in order for Read more about 5 Ways to Implement Change in the Classroom[…]
Teach the Whole Child
In our busy pandemic year of teaching the students, many educators get stuck on teaching the curriculum. However, we have a responsibility to teach our students’ mind, body, heart and Read more about Teach the Whole Child[…]
What is the emotional cup?
I received a brilliant email from Gavin McCormack which talks about a child’s emotional cup. He states that when a child’s emotional cup is approaching empty, we may see some Read more about What is the emotional cup?[…]
I Am Grateful
Today I am most grateful for my health and amazing family and friends! Every day I repeat a mantra which includes all things and people that I’m grateful for. Today Read more about I Am Grateful[…]
We Model the Behavior We Want in Our Students
I loved an email I received from Gavin McCormack about the importance of modelling the behaviour we want to see in our students. He told the story of challenging a Read more about We Model the Behavior We Want in Our Students[…]
My To-Do List for Today
Alexander Jackson posted the following challenge for us: 1. Be Grateful. 2. Be Kind. 3. Let go of what I cannot control or change. 4. Listen to my intuition. 5. Read more about My To-Do List for Today[…]