The Daffodil Principle
Daffodils by my rock wall My grandmother loved them, undoubtedly because they were a sure sign of spring. When my husband and I bought our home, it came with daffodils lining up the rock wall and...
View ArticleSowing Seeds
Have you ever really stopped to think about where greatness comes from? Really – I mean where great things come from. They don’t just pop up, they grow: great ideas, great events, great people who do...
View ArticleDeveloping Learners
Guest bloggers on The Inspired Classroom and I have often touched upon personal philosophies of education. These philosophies have ranged from technology to special ed, to education and teaching in...
View ArticlePut Things into Perspective
The end of 2011 has me really thinking about life, work, parenthood, and teacherhood. I’m trying to put things into perspective. What are the tops of my lists? At home – quality time with my family....
View ArticleA Simple Introduction to the Montessori Education Method
The Montessori Education Method is a special method of education that was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. The method was designed to ensure that children are given the right level of education in...
View ArticleClassroom Design – A Little Like Starbucks
As teachers, we spend 7 (8, 9…) hours each day inside our classrooms, they become our second home. They magically expand with our growing class sizes…nope, just kidding, although I would love one of...
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