This morning in church our pastor talked about the limited time we have from Thanksgiving to Christmas. As a society we have become this time driven people, always moving towards the next thing. You have seen the memes, thankful today for all that I have but Black Friday shopping tomorrow. We have somehow done away with time. […]
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Student Teacher Diaries: Building Each Other Up
There is always a point in the year when the students have become comfortable with each other and I know. Patience runs out, words develop edges and group work becomes unbearable. I have an activity I pull out each year to help students build each other up and look at each other with grace and […]
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 […]