Teaching Sage Blog: An Apple a Day…Learning to Honor
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” ~ Alexandra K. Trenfor Today I had to sub in a third grade classroom. I have known these students for 2 years and they are fun, clever, and very special. They had just...Today’s Apple May 20, 2021 – Pandemic Pedagogy
Pandemic Pedagogy After 36 years in education, I thought I had seen everything there is to see, but like many people, I have not taught through a pandemic. Usually, I have a role as an instructional coach but as a result of parents being able to choose hybrid or...Polishing Stars…Heart and Soul
Many people in education have most likely heard of, or read the poem, The Star Polisher by Leah Becks. This poem stresses the responsibility of teachers to “polish” and brighten those stars (students) entering school on the first day. As I thought about polishing...Spring has sprung!
Yesterday as I was enjoying a walk around one of the many lakes here in Minnesota, I saw four robins all together. I took this as a very good sign because I have never seen four robins all at once in the spring of the year. It is a time of rejuvination and new hope....