Current obsessions: September 2016
I've been making lists called "Current Obsessions" since I was in middle school. These were primarily in the form of mix tapes and CDs, which, if you know me, is not...
Mindfulness in the classroom: a six-week unit
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I've talked before about teaching mindfulness in the classroom - I started it this year with my students, and LOVED it. My kindergarteners are young and energetic and emotional and impulsive,...
Jun
05
2016
Inspiration for the week
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I apologize I haven’t been posting lately. School will be over in one week (actually four days!) and I promise to be more active on here. One of my goals...
May
08
2016
Inspiration for the weekend
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Ah spring. My favorite season. Yes, I know that fall has changing leaves and that crisp autumn smell. But spring is filled with blooming flowers, and sprouting gardens, and hope....
Mar
26
2016
Inspiration for the week
by Courtney
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I love leisurely Saturday mornings. They usually result in me drinking too much coffee (so warm and tasty!) and attempting to read the whole internet. So here is some weekend inspiration...
Mar
21
2016
50 Ways to Wonder: Educate families on how to connect with nature
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In an effort to bring curiosity and joy back into the elementary school classroom, I decided to start a series called 50 Ways to Bring Wonder into the Classroom. I...
Mar
19
2016
Inspiration for the week
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I woke up this morning full of excitement for my upcoming nine days of freedom (aka spring break!). And for some reason, even though it’s only just turned to spring,...
Mar
13
2016
Mindfulness in the classroom: Mindful Moments
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You guys you guys, I discovered the best thing!! I’ve been trying to figure out practical, not-overwhelming-or-hard-or-time-consuming ways to bring mindfulness into my classroom, and when I came across this artist,...
Mar
06
2016
Inspiration for the week
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Spring is coming! I’ve decided (even though I realize my confession borders on sacrilege, given the popularity of fall in the collective minds of millennials) that spring is my favorite season....
Mar
05
2016
Raising race conscious children: having tough conversations
by Courtney
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I have a new blog obsession, one that was recommended to me by Families for Justice, a local group I started working with to bring conversations about race to our community. The...