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Risk-Taking and Perseverance

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September 12, 2019 The Life-Changing Magic of Authentic Audiences

Having children means never having to say your house is clean. There’s always something more that could be picked up, wiped down, or dusted off.…

August 21, 2019 Celebrating with Bronze Medals

Like most people, I’m a sucker for an inspirational sports story. Whether it’s the classic underdog victory or a moment of sheer perseverance, these stories…

August 14, 2019 Old Jokes and New Ideas

My grandfather is a great lover of jokes. I don’t mean the slightly cynical modern humor we use today. I mean the old stuff. Those…

August 6, 2019 Just Keep Swimming

One of my all-time favorite Pixar characters has to be Dory from Finding Nemo. This lovable Royal Tang is upbeat, caring, fiercely loyal, and always…

July 17, 2019 Your Summertime Assignment

Maybe it’s just me, but I feel our society has grown progressively more demanding of working professionals, especially teachers. Where once an individual was recognized…

July 3, 2019 A Run in the Rain

I’m a runner. There’s nothing I love more than a brisk jog in the early morning with a cool wind at my back. Unfortunately, Mother…

April 24, 2019 More Wonder, Less Fear! Boost Student Curiosity and Risk-Taking in Your Classroom!

If you’ve ever watched The Magic School Bus, you’re probably familiar with Miss Frizzle’s favorite mantra, “Take Chances.” “Make Mistakes.” “Get Messy!” These words represent…

December 26, 2018 Help! I’m Lost in the NGSS Wilderness

If you were trapped on a deserted island, what would you bring with you? Most people have heard this question before in some form or…