Ben Talsma
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When you watch a student play — when you watch anyone play, really — you can practically see their brain grow. Their eyes come alive,…
Last week, I helped facilitate a Zoom call between a group of elementary students and the Florida nonprofit, Keepers of the Springs. The interview…
The first day of June, when the weather is warming up, might seem like an odd time to write about homework — but…
The azaleas are in bloom right now; they will last for two more weeks. They’re wonderful flowers: big and bright and…
The secretary was a little nervous, I could tell. A strange man was hobbling up the stairs. His shirt was torn. He had…
If you remember anything from this blog post, I’ve changed your brain. It’s amazing, really, how an unfathomable organ inside your…
I was playing chess with a stranger while waiting in the supermarket checkout line the other day. They were on their…
Important Note: First, check out Games, Games, Games — three ingenious games to liven up your classroom with deep, rich learning. Then, read about…