Advocate for student autonomy with personalized learning playlistsDan Pink outlines three elements of intrinsic motivation in his book, Drive (2011). As educators, we can incorporate all three within a…Mar 28Mar 28
How to teach vocabulary well (and playfully)Last night, a friend described someone as being trifling. My brain somehow knew this word was negative, but then all I could pull up for…Mar 17Mar 17
This is your brain on musicThis is a collaborative post with my dear friend, Alison Hughey.Mar 14Mar 14
When we need a recharge: 5 ways walking in natural spaces brings healingHolidays, as represented on social media or in holiday films, are often filled with joy, connection, and rest. For some, there is also an…Nov 26, 2023Nov 26, 2023
Why adults need playdates: The science behind the emotional benefits of playTrue play occurs when we are so lost in the joy of an experience that we lose ourselves. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls it being “in the…Aug 3, 2023Aug 3, 2023
From ho hum to extraordinary: How to LEVEL UP life in 7 steps (A lot of changes have occurred in my life in the past two years. You may not know this from my social media. But then, do you air your…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
How can I be more creative? Five steps that helped me write 7 articles in seven daysIn the past week or so, I’ve shifted 5 things about my mindset and work flow and it’s making a HUGE difference in not only my output, but…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
The Power of Play: Five steps for unlocking creativity and joy in our everyday livesToo often, we associate play with childhood, dismissing it as something frivolous or nonessential for adults.Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
The Digital Connection Dilemma: Can We Truly Connect in a Virtual Space?Amidst all the likes, comments, and virtual conversations, one question remains — Are we really connecting?Jun 20, 2023Jun 20, 2023
Mirror Neurons and the Power of Your Inner Circle: 5 Reasons Why Your Closest Connections MatterPeople matter. But the people you see most often have more power than you might think.Jun 18, 2023Jun 18, 2023
