“The judges were biased.” “The coach just doesn’t like me.” “My teacher doesn’t challenge me enough.” Have you heard any of these statements from a child before? I know I have. When my daughter told me that her scores were low in a synchronized swimming competition because of the judges, it was very tempting to agree … Read more
This cute video was recently tweeted by @askteacherzcom. I think it’s a great video to show anyone, but elementary children will definitely benefit from this brief explanation of the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. They will understand the story of the Tortoise and the Hare as an example. And I’m pretty … Read more
Have you ever tried to teach origami to a large group of first graders? It can be a challenge, to say the least. Every year, when my 1st graders study Japan, I attempt an origami project. Every year, I do it differently. And every year I berate myself for doing it wrong. No matter how … Read more