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Creative and Critical Thinking

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August 5, 2021 Making Magic Happen

The start of the 2021-2022 school year is right around the corner. This time of year always brings out so many emotions. As…

August 1, 2021 Creating Space for Big Mistakes

As teachers, we’re programmed to strive for success. We want our students to take in our lessons, internalize them, and demonstrate their learning in such…

July 29, 2021 The Power of Student Choice

I consider myself to be a generous tipper. Ever since the pandemic began, and we discovered how many service workers were struggling to make ends…

July 22, 2021 Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Your Classroom

Not long ago, I made a huge life change: I finally downloaded Venmo. Ok, maybe it’s a bit of a stretch to call it a…

July 20, 2021 ... and Justice for All

“...with liberty and justice for all.” Many of us have said the words every day for years — but how often…

July 15, 2021 How Project-Based Learning Can Teach Empathy

Right now, many of us are living in a place of transition. After almost a year trapped indoors, the Coronavirus appears to finally be receding.…

July 11, 2021 5 Teaching Lessons from Hamilton

By now you’ve almost certainly heard of Hamilton: An American Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s retelling of our nation’s “10-dollar founding father,” Alexander Hamilton. With a multi-racial…

June 20, 2021 Remembering Eric Carle

As a kindergarten teacher, I have a great love for picture books. I built my classroom library around a wide…