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How to Onsen Ryokan 101

How to Onsen Ryokan 101

A guide for gaijin
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Becky Searls
Señora Searls in Japan: FaceTime

Señora Searls in Japan: FaceTime

Last week I had the awesome opportunity to take a quick week-long trip to Japan to meet a dear friend’s new baby and attend the wedding of…
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Becky Searls
Early Childhood Education in Finland

Early Childhood Education in Finland

In Finland’s early primary years, space, time, & free play come first!
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Becky Searls
First day in Finland

First day in Finland

A visit to a Swedish-speaking Finnish School!
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Becky Searls
Lycée (High school) in France

Lycée (High school) in France

Quick takeaways
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Becky Searls
Why Every Teacher Should Take a Sabbatical

Why Every Teacher Should Take a Sabbatical

by Becky Searls
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Sweden: Primary and Secondary Observations

Sweden: Primary and Secondary Observations

While in beautiful Gothenburg, Sweden, I had the opportunity to visit 2 schools: 1 primary and 1 secondary. The primary visit was with a…
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Becky Searls
Map Mates Teams up with Classroom Bridges!

Map Mates Teams up with Classroom Bridges!

I’m really excited to share that Map Mates is teaming up with Katie Ritter’s Classroom Bridges (She’s a Google Certified Innovator based in…
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Becky Searls
Norway: Primary Schools

Norway: Primary Schools

I was able to visit TWO primary schools today in Oslo, Norway. In one school I followed a first grade teacher as she welcomed her students…
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Becky Searls
Biblo Tøyen: A Kids-Only Library for those ages 10 to 15 in Norway. No Adults allowed!

Biblo Tøyen: A Kids-Only Library for those ages 10 to 15 in Norway....

Visiting Biblo Tøyen, a library specifically designed for young people ages 10–15, was a highlight of my time in Oslo, Norway. Our first…
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