During the week of August 10th I was pleased to work with two great groups of teachers. During the first great session in Kirtland New Mexico, one of the high school math teachers agreed to demonstrate how she uses music by singing the quadratic formula to the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel."
Value of Mandalas in the Classroom I've often talked about the value of mandalas for their calming effect on students and their ability to expand creativity. Michelle Waymouth attended one of my seminars and shared that her students love mandalas and are proud of their work. She said that one year s [...]
On-Screen Timer to Keep Kids on Track! During a recent seminar, Brenda expressed a need for an on-screen timer; something that she could put on the desktop to "signal students that their time is up." We did a little research and found a solution that help you too! TimeLeft is a free desktop utility [...]
A Resource for New Teachers Starting a new school year is scary enough for veteran educators, but it can be terrifying for new teachers. Julia G. Thompson’s book, The First Year Teacher's Survival Guide, "gives new teachers a wide variety of tested strategies, activities, and tools for creating a po [...]
Helping children understand the importance of diet and exercise now can reduce their risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, and osteoarthritis as adults.