What is Growth Mindset?When Growth Mindset first became a buzz phrase in education, I was already retired, but many of my colleagues and my family have told me, since, that I have a Growth Mindset.Before this phrase, I was considered to have a positive, motivated personality where I never seemed to give up until I figured it out... so to speak... and I always took risks ...
Oh No...it's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is approaching and then...yes...then the dreaded Black Friday! You come back into your classroom and the kiddos are all riled up...SANTA has come to town and everything you had planned to teach goes right down the chimney...crash, bang, splat...You bring in the Elf on the Shelf to keep an eye on the class and someone touches ...
In today's face paced world of running around trying to get meals made or rushing through the drive through before practices plus eating breakfast quickly before the bus comes, we need to provide an environment in which kids feel safe, calm and can feel like they can be their best selves.Pssst…Many teachers give their students morning work to complete, which is ...
Well...I have to admit last year I posted this a little late. So this year I am doing the TURKEY TROT and posting it with lots of time to spare...so round up those brown paper bags and add this adorable turkey centerpiece craft to your plans...your kiddos will love making it and the parents will absolutely LOVE it and if you add the recipe suggestions, they will even LOVE ...
