I had the chance to present with my wife, Shannon at the 2014 Midwest Education Technology Conference.METC 2014…
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Teacher Planner Giveaway!
How many of you are heading back in the classroom faster than you would like? I know the feeling. The “end” of summer, though summer…
7 Must Haves for Organized
These are my favorite things when it comes time to getting that classroom setup. These 7 things are non-negotiable…
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Kindergarten
1) Does the preschool meet my basic needs? While it can be tempting to try for a preschool that’s on the top of everyone’s list, first make sure the preschool meets your practical needs. For instance, if you have to be at work at 8:30 and preschool…
The Amazing Benefits of Children Created Classroom Design
As an example of how you should share your successes, this episode is coming to you because of a tweet. When Catherine Stanley tweeted pictures about what her students did when they redesigned her classroom, she got lots of us so…

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Social media and technology have changed parent-teacher relationships. If you’re smart, you can harness their power. Today, educator Joe Mazza shares how you can overcome barriers to creating successful partnerships with parents. Joe
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Well, you can change everything about a kid’s life. There are few turning points in life. First days of preschool are often life-changers. This summer, a father told me a heartbreaking story about his daughter. Her first-grade teacher told her…
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It’s almost that time! Many teachers are either already back in preschool or prepping for the new preschool year to begin! I have found there is a love/hate relationship with bulletin boards: either you love to be creative and put them together




