Recently I was working with a 3rd-grade class on a communication activity focused on providing and receiving feedback. We used the book, Thanks for the Feedback, I Think by Julia Cook. I firmly believe that a book always provides the gateway for a great discussion, especially in elementary school when they may not have… Continue reading Best Intentions
Grace. So often we give it but don’t allow ourselves to receive it. Why is that? What makes teachers believe that if they aren’t perfect they are failing? Is it principals, parents, or peers – NOPE. It is us. We all strive for perfection, which is a worthy goal, but more often than not it paralyzes us.… Continue reading Grace
This picture brings me great joy and reminds me that I am truly lucky to do what I do. I am surrounded daily by kids that are so excited about life and learning – They are too young to care what others think and see no reason why you shouldn’t show up to school as a Dilophosauras.… Continue reading Some Days You Just Want to be a Dilophosaurus.
In January Dan Gridley and I were chatting about all the leftover chocolate chips I had (I over budgeted for the Christmas peppermint bark). I told him I was thinking about making cookies (20 weeks worth – yes I bought 20 bags too many!) and randomly showering staff with them. He took it up a notch… Continue reading #kudoskookies
