Posted inMiddle School

An Experiment In Gratitude

I had the most positive student teaching experience I could have ever imagined. I was mentored by phenomenal, passionate, effective, caring educators who graciously answered my questions and modeled by their example what it meant to do what’s in the best interest of students as not just learners of academics but learners of life. I […]

Posted inTeacher Self Care

A Teacher’s Gratitude

I am a teacher. I give thanks for dry erase markers that work and pre-sharpened pencils, for chocolate and caffeine. I meet canceled meetings, bathroom breaks and snow days with gratitude and I am thankful for forgotten fidget spinners and silly bands that’ve come and gone, thankful for completed paperwork, planned fire drills, and a […]

Posted inFeatured, Instruction & Curriculum

The Gift of Gratitude

Gratitude is being thankful, showing appreciation and returning kindness.  Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other holidays celebrated in the December can find a connection to gratitude.  Thoughtfully teaching this habit in our classrooms can bring traditions together during the holiday season.  Edutopia has a post about helping students reflect and  a gratitude journal.  As I am thinking […]

Posted inFeatured, Opinion

For You I Am Grateful

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.  Dalai Lama [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I have been through 17 years of education as a student, 14 years of education as a […]