You would think by me writing a post involving major league baseball, that I keep up with the stats and the game. I don’t. 🙂 However, I was surprised to learn about a gesture that was made by one of the Astro players (Gurriel) after hitting a home run off Continue Reading →
This year my school, along with others in the district, are fully integrating The Leader in Me process for character education and building up our kids to be leaders. The Leader in Me revolves around 7 Habits, they are: Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things Continue Reading →
I binge read Jo Boaler’s Mathematical Mindsets within a few days. I literally sat for hours on end reading this book. Considering I hardly take the time to sit and read for pleasure, this was huge for me. Jo Boaler is a Stanford professor who has written seven books and several research Continue Reading →
This past school year was a transition year for my school with character education programs. We are transitioning to The Leader in Me process. It is a FranklinCovey whole school transformation process. The Leader in Me is all about developing kids as LEADERS with 21 century skills and a strong foundation Continue Reading →
Kids love games! One of my favorite things is hearing the shrieks and squeals when the kids walk in the classroom and see a BINGO game or board game set up for one of the centers. Who says school can’t be fun and games? 😉 christinepinto.com/candyland I created a template Continue Reading →
Guided art activities are AWESOME for kids, or anyone who enjoys being in touch with their artistic side for that matter! Rob Hubs, founder of Art for Kids Hub, guides his own children with drawing, painting, sculpting, origami, and cutouts and video records the experience to share with others! Steps are Continue Reading →