“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump When I was a little girl I remember getting boxed chocolates for Valentine’s Day and most of the fun was finding out what was hiding inside that yummy chocolate cover! It didn’t take me long to figure out a […] Read more…
The brain loves contrast. Contrast helps the brain pick up patterns and focus attention. At the beginning of the school year I spend about six weeks helping my students learn the patterns/routines and expectations of our classroom. This enhances feelings of safety. One of my favorite teaching tools during this time is the book How Do Dinosaurs […] Read more…