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[…]
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 assignment. It’s to be a questioner. The goal isn’t to read a book. It’s to be a reader.” It’s so true! We must teach our Read more about Be a Thinker[…]
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 skills. 5. Reduces stress. 6. Improves cognitive abilities.