A Simple Seating System
First I put out my desks how I want them. It's important for me to be able to hang out in the middle, a "runway" of sorts, and also to...
It Should Feel Easy
Does it feel easy? Good. It should feel easy. If it feels easy you're acquiring. I found myself repeating this over and over my first...
Wallflowers
(This was originally shared on Ben Slavic's blog in April of 2010 when it was a public venue.) So many of the characters in stories and...
Join the Choir
Think of yourselves as a choir. This is my general call to all my students as we begin the year. This analogy works for a few reasons....
My Visual Syllabus
I'm really glad I saw Dustin Williamson's design (made using the web program Canva, which is surprisingly user-friendly and slightly...
The answer to the question is... Simplicity
School starts tomorrow. I'll be meeting many kids for the first time. First impressions are (almost) everything. Last week I was worried...
