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Love in the Hot Seat: A Drama Lesson
To love and be loved is one of the greatest human experiences. Regardless of where you live, how old you are, or your social identities, love is a…
Lessons in Perseverance Through Nature and Our Elders
According to the online dictionary, “perseverance” is described as “steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially…
4 Creative Ways to Help Students Find Purpose and Meaning in Their Lives
Living with purpose and meaning can be an abstract concept for elementary aged students to comprehend, although it is very important to delve into…
Quick Tips for THRIVING in Challenging Times
Imagine how it would feel to thrive in your life. Consistently. Day in. Day out. Year after year. According to the online dictionary, the word th…
Why Setting Intentions is SO Important for a Successful School Year
A new school year is the beginning of a spectacular adventure. Teachers are trailblazers who lead the way for their students to explore uncharted …
We Always Have A Choice
Every moment of every day we are making choices about what to do, think, and feel. While it doesn’t always seem like we have a choice, particularly…
Reflecting on 2020 with Gratitude
As clocks strike midnight on the eve of December 31, global communities step over the New Year threshold, one time-zone after another. This is a sy…
Celebrate Life Through Dance
Dance grounds the body to the earth and raises the spirit to the sky. I have always loved to dance. When I am in my body moving, I feel the most…
Harnessing Joy
"Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time i...
Breathing in the Moment
Every morning I walk my dog through a small forest, which weaves its way along Eramosa River. It’s autumn where I live and many of the trees have s...
Leading With Kindness One Dance Step at at Time
This time of year, schools direct their attention towards programs and policies that support healthy relationships and a positive school climate. W...
Never Underestimate Your Impact on Others
I will never forget watching an Oprah show many years ago, featuring the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Toni Morrison, and hearing her comment tha...
Finding Peace of Mind in the Classroom in the Midst of Chaos
These are tumultuous times and heading back to school has never felt so precarious. I have been reaching out to colleagues and teacher friends to a...