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 →
Making the Brain Body Connection, A Playful Guide to Release Mental, Physical and Emotional Blocks to Stress by Sharon Promislow is a gold mine. This book is readable, helpful and at times profound in its simple and practical approach to … Continue reading →
Life is so interesting in so many ways. The history of chess is fascinating. The game of chess is one of those surprising tools that educators are discovering around the world. In it’s earliest forms chess was played in the … Continue reading →
Be Happy, Be Happy, Be Happy Too many classrooms seem to be gearing all of their instructional efforts to helping students master left brain skills since that is what standardized test measure. As educators maybe we should also be developing story telling abilities, … Continue reading →
Teachers hold the children of this planet in the palms of their hands. Their jobs are multi-faceted and vital not just for the children they teach, but for the future we all seek. There are very few routine days in a classroom. Teachers … Continue reading →
Happy teachers are the best role models a student can have. As Jack Canfield says, “The teacher as a person is more important than the teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.” Ben Franklin … Continue reading →
