I Am Grateful
Today I am most grateful for my health and amazing family and friends! Every day I repeat a mantra which includes all things and people that I’m grateful for. Today Read more about I Am Grateful[…]
Category: Teachers
We Model the Behavior We Want in Our Students
I loved an email I received from Gavin McCormack about the importance of modelling the behaviour we want to see in our students. He told the story of challenging a Read more about We Model the Behavior We Want in Our Students[…]
10 Steps to Success
I adore this post which I found on Facebook (@LewisHowes) 1. Try. 2. Try again. 3. Try once more. 4. Try a little differently. 5. Try it again tomorrow. 6. Read more about 10 Steps to Success[…]
5 Reflective Questions to Encourage a Growth Mindset
We must encourage our students to persist in the face of difficulties. We can respond to someone’s mistake by saying, “Oh, that’s my favourite mistake.” Thomas Edison failed over and Read more about 5 Reflective Questions to Encourage a Growth Mindset[…]
The True Definition of School
Gavin McCormack sent me an article about the true definition of school. He says that “The world’s curriculums are too crowded, the expectations too high and the profession has been Read more about The True Definition of School[…]
The Power of Empathy
Terry Small posted an inspiring article on the importance of empathy. He stated that an empathetic act of kindness helps not only the person receiving the empathy but also helps Read more about The Power of Empathy[…]
The Secret Recipe for a Great Education
Gavin McCormack sent me the following excellent recipe for a great education for children: 1. Prepare a learning environment that is mostly familiar, but with a dash of uncertainty. 2. Read more about The Secret Recipe for a Great Education[…]
Only Assist Students Who Ask
Persistence is the key to independence. Gavin McCormack states that after 22 years of teaching, he has discovered that the most important learning objective and essential skill is the skill Read more about Only Assist Students Who Ask[…]
5 Steps to Develop Independence in Your Childput
Gavin McCormack posted 5 valuable ways to develop independence in our students: 1. Have an ‘independence’ plan for the week. Eg. Monday – nouns, Tuesday 3D Shapes, etc. 2. Make Read more about 5 Steps to Develop Independence in Your Childput[…]
Warren Buffet’s 10 Leadership Lessons
1. Love what you do. 2. Learn how to communicate effectively. 3. Choose your business associates wisely. 4. Don’t micro manage. 5. Plan for the future. 6. Transparency is highly Read more about Warren Buffet’s 10 Leadership Lessons[…]