Thanksgiving is a time for family and, of course, being thankful for all that we have. Last week, when I wrote Less is More: A Personal Reflection on Work, Tech and Life, I was overwhelmed by the response from people who commented, tweeted and sent me emails in reply. There are many people who feel [...]
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How can a piece of cardboard become an inspiration for students? Read on… I finally got the big package in the mail: a large book that I can use to teach some reading strategies and skills to small groups. It looked like a good fine in the Scholastic catalog, so I used some of my [...]
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A windy road, A straight shot. Hills and valleys, Easy peasy… Regardless of how we get there – it’s a process! Have you ever been in a situation where you knew where you wanted to go, you just had to get there? Maybe you needed to complete a task and there were a dozen things [...]
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This past week I have been conducting a graduate level course in arts integration. It is called “Learning Through the Creative Arts: A Look into the Creative Process.” I have been blown away by the wonderful learnings, creative artwork, thoughtful conversations and truly integrated lesson plans that have come out of our time together. This [...]
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It’s a procedure on airplanes that attendents review each time passengers board the aircraft: In case of emergency, put your oxygen mask on first and then assist those around you. The idea is that if you take care of yourself first, you will be better able to care for your child or another passenger that may [...]
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I am so excited to announce The Inspired Classroom’s first ever Teacher Art Retreat summer event! Join teachers from the area who are ready to treat themselves to three days of art making and idea sharing. Whether you are interested in ARTS INTEGRATION, ART EDUCATION, or just need some time for YOURSELF, this retreat, built [...]
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My grandmother loved them, undoubtedly because they were a sure sign of spring. When my husband and I bought our home, it came with daffodils lining up the rock wall and rounding the corner of our house. It was that first spring living here that I too fell in love with the brilliantly colored flower. [...]
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How do you approach teaching? When you are with students, how do you act? What do you say? Are you engaging and encouraging? Are you curt and sarcastic? Are you somewhere in between? (These are questions I ask of you and of myself…we’re in this together, after all. ) In the book I am currently [...]
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This Thanksgiving, I would like to give thanks to a special friend I have made on Twitter. Richard Lakin has been a wonderful supporter (and retweeter) for me even though he lives across the globe. (That’s the power of social media and a PLN!) Today I would like to feature his article on the importance [...]
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