As I watch the hummingbirds joyfully circle the feeder I feel their happiness. Happy that they survived the 1800-mile journey they just finished to reach the heights of the Colorado mountains. The sun is shining and I look forward to … Continue reading →
In this blog post, we are going to explore the many benefits of Laughter Yoga. When you start laughing, your chemistry changes. Even your physical being changes and, believe it or not, your chances to experience happiness are much greater. … Continue reading →
Welcome to another blog series! This blog is about one of my passions – Laughter Yoga. I meant to write this blog last May, but then as my life goes I finally found the perfect Laughter Yoga teacher for me. … Continue reading →
The mission of a wonderful foundation called Edutopia is clear. They are dedicated to improving the k-12 learning process through innovative, replicable and evidence-based strategies that prepare students to thrive n their studies, careers and adult lives. Their vision is … Continue reading →
This blog is about how teachers can attain true happiness in their professions, and that is by focusing on the students. In times of high stakes testing and movements towards merit pay, trusting in what we know is getting harder … Continue reading →
Over the years I have heard a number of inspiring stories that have touched my heart. Some of these have been about great people who continued on their paths no matter how long it took them. Some have created profound works that … Continue reading →
I have come across some wonderful analogies lately that deal with the different stages of life and our response to that stage. Years ago I heard a wonderful story about a courageous caterpillar who was climbing a great cherry tree. … Continue reading →
I have been reading a great deal lately and watching some fascinating youtube videos. I know what it feels like to be in the trenches of education while the bombs seem to be going off everywhere without relief in sight. … Continue reading →
So many of us have become downtrodden and cynical. We refuse to take off the blinders we put on our eyes. We refuse to look at the possibilities in our lives. We refuse to look at the possibilities of the … Continue reading →
Tony Buzan has developed and continues to improve a theory and technique he coined “mind mapping” back in the 1970s. This is a valuable teaching strategy. It can help students not only organize their thoughts, but also develop spontaneous associations … Continue reading →
