How to Overcome the Balancing Act Between the Negative and the Positive
Picture this scenario… Kathleen, a third grader, is working hard on her math assignment and asks for your help. You review her work and your
Tips on Establishing Standards of Behaviors with Your Students – Even in a Virtual World
Starting a new school year on a positive note with a classroom or group of students is important. It’s important for learning. It’s important for
Community-Building and Getting-to-Know-You Activities You Can Do Virtually With Your Students
Never before have I seen so much uncertainty and anxiety surrounding heading back to school. It’s totally understandable! These are unprecendented times. This back-to-school time
The X Factor
Even bloggers like myself like to follow other bloggers. Reading blog posts from others inspires ideas for topics to write about, challenges my perspective on
Is the Glass Half Empty or is the Glass Half Full
You see a glass with water in it. The water is at the half-way mark in the glass. Which leads to the question: Is the
Making the Impossible Seem Possible
As a mom who raised two children I often thought about the many things I needed to be teaching them. Manners, kindness, empathy, volunteerism, hard
Just Listen
The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Giving another person our attention is one of the
Registration is Now Open for “How To” Bring Restorative Practices to Your Students Webinar
A Denver third-grader named Luca sat down in a circle with his classmates and started a conversation like this: “If you were an animal for
Remembering the Profound Change that Occurred that Day
There were ten of us in a large room sitting in a ring of comfortable chairs encircling a large table. Late afternoon sunlight caught the
The Challenges of Crossing Things Off Your “To Do” List
If you read last week’s blog post, it probably wouldn’t surprise you if I said that I’m a sucker for a to-do-list. I make lists
