Thematic Learning
Gavin McCormack sent me an email about the importance of thematic learning to help students get interested in language and history at the same time. Thematic learning involves linking subjects Read more about Thematic Learning[…]
Author: Ruth Hargrave
5 Benefits of Gardening
Terry Small posted a fascinating poster about the 5 benefits of gardening. They are: 1. Stress Relief 2. Self-esteem 3. Well-being 4. Vitamin D 5. Healthy Diet I totally love Read more about 5 Benefits of Gardening[…]
Be Inspired Daily
Each day I find inspiration in nature on my morning walks, in my garden and in the people I meet. Today I found inspiration, not only on my morning walk Read more about Be Inspired Daily[…]
Hands On Learning
After reading Gavin McCormack’s article on the importance of students to learn by touching their lesson, it reminds me of the kind of learner I was. I’ve always had the Read more about Hands On Learning[…]
Racism Is Learned
If we truly want racism to stop we have to start being the role model in our families, our schools and in our communities. Children are learning racism in their Read more about Racism Is Learned[…]
Choose Your Words Carefully
I enjoy Gavin McCormack’s articles and his quote, “The rain grows flowers, not thunder. Choose your words carefully.” He states that if we want to cultivate a community of love, Read more about Choose Your Words Carefully[…]
Daily Gratitude is Crucial
So much of what I read these days is a reminder that we must be daily grateful for our life, be it our health wealth of happiness and success or Read more about Daily Gratitude is Crucial[…]
Nine “N’s” For Your Life
I was inspired by Terry Small’s list of things never to stop doing in our lives: 1. Never stop believing. 2. Never stop encouraging. 3. Never stop trying. 4. Never Read more about Nine “N’s” For Your Life[…]
How You Think Impacts Your Results
Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right.” This quote reveals a simple truth: how you think impacts your results in either a positive or Read more about How You Think Impacts Your Results[…]
2020 Is Showing us Just How Important You Are
David Geurin posted the following points about how important teachers are: 1. You inspire change. 2. You educate for equity. 3. You’re there for your students when they hurt. 4. Read more about 2020 Is Showing us Just How Important You Are[…]