Not laziness. Just brain wiring and a child doing their best with what they’ve gotContinue reading on EduCreate »

For many people, January is the month of resolutions. New year, new goals, new plans. But when it comes to learning, September might actually be the real new beginning. The end of summer marks a natural transition: vacations are over, schools and uni...

DEI, tech, and politics have turned schools into front linesPhoto by kyo azuma on UnsplashYou probably missed it if you weren’t paying attention.The battles in schools don’t always look like battles. No smoke. No tanks. Just fluorescent lights, plast...

Chasing Purpose Without Burning OutContinue reading on EduCreate »

The science and wonder behind a tiny but powerful human responsePhoto by michael schaffler on UnsplashThe music builds, someone nails that one note, cracks their voice, and suddenly my arms are decorated just as they are now with goosebumps.It is alm...

Some advantages and disadvantages of teachers having their work planned for themPhoto by Kenny Eliason on UnsplashIn the last five years, the use of Standardised Curriculum Packages (SCPs) has been increasing in classrooms across England.These prepar...

Going under the microscopePhoto by National Cancer Institute on UnsplashTeachers generally don’t love observations, and I’m no exception. Imagine cooking dinner and someone is standing in your kitchen watching you. They are forming opinions on the br...

The hidden signs, why it happens, and how we can helpSigns of depression in children (Image credit Canva )Julia (name changed) was a sweet kid who lived in my neighborhood. Her cherry-red cheeks and big, round eyes could mesmerize anyone. However, so...

Anxiety, money, and shifting expectations collide all at oncePhoto by Pedro Gandra on UnsplashI walked into back-to-school season this year expecting the usual chaos.The supply runs, the Target aisles stripped bare, the teachers meeting for coffee ha...

5 tips to start the year with structure, smiles, and movementMy daughter in kindergartenKindergarten doesn’t have to be a scary word.I love teaching kindergarten! The little ones entering your PE class for the first time. Some worried. Some happy. Mo...