If this your first time stopping by to check out our Work-Life Balance series please allow me to bring you up to speed. The goal of this series is to address the issue of teacher burnout by offering … [Read more...]
Developing a Mindful Classroom, Part 2: Establish A Routine
Reposted for the benefit of your students and your own well-being: Studies indicate that routines are essential for promoting healthy human development. Everyday routines at home might actually be … [Read more...]
Developing a Mindful Classroom, Part 1: Lead By Example
Reposted for the benefit of your students and your own well-being: Developing a classroom culture that promotes a relaxed awareness through mindfulness meditation is no easy task. It’s helpful for our … [Read more...]
The 2016 Presidential Candidates Views on Education: Part 1
Updated Post: In a short time we will be casting our vote for the next President of the United States of America. By now, we are probably quite familiar with where the current contenders stand on … [Read more...]
Teachers Now Is The Time To Write Your Masterpiece!
No, I can’t promise that fame and fortune await you if you read this post, but as they say, “ Anything could happen.” In a previous post, we looked at how your class or school could write a book and … [Read more...]
An Emotional Classroom
Reposted for the benefit of your students and your own well-being: I would like to report back to you my results from practicing the sense-based meditation I mentioned in my last blog. It seemed to … [Read more...]
A Sensational Classroom
Reposted for the benefit of your students and your own well-being: What mindset do you want to start the year off with? Remember, in my last blog, I defined mindset as consisting of thoughts, … [Read more...]
The Quest For Work-Life Balance: Tenkara Fishing Part 2
I anticipated writing this post, part two of my Tenkara adventure, much later, but happily the rod and gear arrived much sooner than I expected. Furthermore, this past Sunday was truly a spectacular … [Read more...]
A Thoughtful Classroom
Reposted for the benefit of your students and your own well-being: If we want to create classroom environments that foster real learning, calm behavior and relaxed awareness, then we as teachers need … [Read more...]
The Quest For Work-Life Balance: Tenkara Fishing Part 1
Work-life balance is hard to find as a teacher. It can be as elusive as the most cunning fish in the sea. Work typically follows you home at night, on the weekends and even on vacations. We know … [Read more...]
