Category Archives: reflection
What is it about sunsets?
I love sunsets. I love seeing the sun set over water. I love watching the sun fade away behind a mountain. It doesn’t seem to matter where I am, when I catch a sunset, I have to pause and just … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 15
On Fridays I like to talk about the ideas, products, and resources that I’m loving. This week I bring to you the things that have brought me joy recently. Nothing on this list has anything to do with work or … Continue reading
A Year of Mindfulness
One year ago I sat down with a friend, and the Unraveling the Year Ahead, by Susannah Conway. It was a journaling activity designed to help you reflect on 2014 and figure out your focus, and your one little word, … Continue reading
So Many Hashtags, So Little Time
How do you find and use hashtags on Twitter or Instagram? These days there are educational hashtags for: weekly chats slow chats districts schools grade levels content areas motivation mindset instructional strategies conferences professional development books and so much more! … Continue reading
Thankful Thursday
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful. As the year continues to fly by, and I reflect on my mindfulness and gratitude, I have a lot for which to be thankful. My family, many of whom now live closer to … Continue reading
When was the last time you colored?
Mindfulness has been my focus word for the year 2015. I started this year writing an update every month about how I was developing the habit of mindfulness. It’s funny to look back now. The first half of 2015 was … Continue reading
Over-Scaffolding
“The idea of scaffolding has historical roots in psychology and social-learning theory, which describe scaffolding as structures, tools, and assistance from more knowledgeable others that allow learners to engage in practices beyond their independent capacity.” While I’m … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 14
I miss taking time on a Friday to share the things I’m currently loving as a learner and a leader. Since October is Connected Educator’s Month, here are a few social media-related items I’m loving. Please share what you are loving … Continue reading
Currently
I love reading surveys on other blogs and recently enjoyed this one on Tina’s blog. Feel free to share your answers in the comments! Current Celebration: A Saturday morning writing date with friends! And my 40th birthday this week! Current … Continue reading
Writing as Stress Relief
How could I forget? Writing is one of my favorite forms of stress relief. I LOVE writing! Whether I share it or not, whether anyone reads it or not, writing soothes me. Yet over and over again, I find myself … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 