The Phoenicians (1550 BC-300 BC) were the first known sea traders in history and developed the first known alphabet. They also created a purple...
In 2023, the Tour de France(110th race) begins on July 1st and ends on July 23rd....
There is a Black History Month, Native Americans Heritage Month, a Hispanic American Month and a Woman’s History Month. Asian American and...
I had been retired for about 18 months and not enjoying myself. My wife would travel to go to work and leave me alone with a TV and my two dogs. This...
HAPPY PI DAY!
FUN FACTS:
1. Pi is the circumference of any circle, divided by its diameter. No matter the size of the circle, Pi is always...
"Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
—Eleanor Roosevelt
In 1978, a school district in California,...
Podcasts have become a new way of learning. As teachers, leaders, childcare providers, etc., we must commit to being lifelong learners. Today it is...
(Note: The following is the first installment of a three-part series based on my upcoming book, Calming Student Stress in K-12 Classrooms:...
The Samurai were fierce warriors of Feudal Japan (we’re talking 1100 to 1800s). They lived during times of constant fighting, whether between warring...
Mindfulness in the k-12 classroom has been shown to improve school-related skills, such as executive functioning, social-emotional skills, working...
Educators, you have probably heard the term, mindfulness, thrown around a lot at this point. You might have even completed a workshop or training...
I have recently retired as a school administrator after 51 plus in education. I have been reading about a lot of new administrators who are all...
Fun Facts about the country of Qatar, host country of the 2022 World Cup!
1. Qatar is the first Middle East country to host the World Cup. It is...
Learn about Pumpkins!
1. Pumpkins are thought to have originated in Central America, specifically Mexico. Some seeds found date back...
Back to school---it’s here!
There are many emotions and thoughts about returning back to school. Excitement, joy, pressure, sadness, and anxiety...
As you begin your new school year, I wanted to share with you something that I did to involve, engaging and build relationships with families----I...
As we begin the new school year, stop and reflect on what new things you want to try. Ask yourself how you can make your lessons more engaging or...
It is the most exciting time of the year as teachers start returning back to school. Teachers and administrators are looking forward to the new...
Want to buy your very own dinosaur? A Gorgosaurus (relative to the T-Rex ) and estimated to be 76 million years old is for sale. It is the only...
The Tour de France Begins!
In 2022, the Tour de France began on July 1st and ends on July 24th. This year's Tour de France begins in...