Most books have one shot at success. If they don’t have strong initial sales, typically they are relegated to obscurity forever. However, we published the Classroom Habitudes nearly five years ago, and it is getting more attention now than ever. Years ago, I was thrilled whenever a teacher told me her or she was reading… Continue Reading
Category Archives: HABITUDES
Habitude: Imagination
Photo Credit:Jônatas Cunha http://www.flickr.com/people/jonycunha/ “If we cannot see the possibility, we cannot achieve the outcome. Imagination is our mind’s eye and gives us the capacity to jump from present facts to future possibilities. Our capacity to dream, hope, and plan for the future is influenced and impacted by the control and understanding of imagination’s… Continue Reading
What good questions did you ask in school today?
This is a guest post by Jessica Parsons, a teacher with the Habitudes. “[People] love to wonder and that is the seed of science. “ – Ralph Waldo Emerson Ok, so I’m not trying to overdo it by using Emerson quotes each time I guest post, but they summarize the topic so perfectly! My 7th… Continue Reading
The Habitudes in Gym Class!
I am blessed to receive many emails from my readers around the world. One of the more interesting notes recently came from Andy Vasily, who teachers Physical Education at the Nanjing International School in China and blogs at PYPPEWithAndy (PYP = Primary Years Program). Andy wanted to create a PE-focused model of the 7 Habitudes…. Continue Reading
The Smartest Person in the Room IS the Room – So Who’s on Your Invite List?
“We Are Smarter Together” is not simply a mantra for my blog, it is a manifesto of my life. Outward circumstances or conditions do not determine what our lives become nearly as much as the thoughts that dominate our minds and the people we surround ourselves with. I have an opportunity everyday to fill our proverbial… Continue Reading
Using the Habitude of Imagination as a Springboard for Writing
Suzanne Barton is a “Teacher with Habitudes.” Suzanne, a fifth grade Language Arts teacher at Woodward Academy, has a passion for helping her students become powerful 21st century communicators who are motivated to move beyond their own “small” worlds to touch the lives of others in a positive way. After reading Angela’s book Habitudes last… Continue Reading
“It’s Time for TED Passion
This is why I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE TED talks and believe them to be one of the best sources on the web for learning, leadership, and personal development. Where else do you have access to the worlds most inspiring, informative, ingenious and innovative people talking about how they are going to do to change the world? John Boswell — has… Continue Reading
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology
Love this great post from the folks at Always Prepared entitled: ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology‘ and the infographic it inspired from Mark Bates. Both highlight “The Habitudes” of educators who are effectively using technology to enhance and impact teaching and learning. Hat tip to Shawn McCusker for this awesome Twitter find! … Continue Reading
Building Self-Awareness in the First Five Days
Jessica Parsons is a “Teacher with Habitudes.” Jessica Parsons, a 7th grade Life science teacher, uses strategies and brain-based learning approaches to connect student interest to the core content. She strives to make science fun, engaging and relevant, while challenging students to think critically and make connections between the content and their everyday life experience. Ralph… Continue Reading
Collaboration = Habitudes
Ellen Adolph is a “Teacher With Habitudes.” Ellen Adolph teaches third grade at Woodward Academy, a school that values all Habitudes! She finds it rewarding to watch students learn life skills such as independence and responsibility. These lessons require self-awareness, perseverance, and adaptability sprinkled liberally with curiosity and imagination. She and her students travel a… Continue Reading
Living Our Story Means Embracing Our Imperfections
I have talked may times about the importance and power of stories in our life and in our learning. To help take my learning deeper, I have discovered fantastic authors that postion story in an even bigger context. One of those story leaders is Stephen Denny (@note_to_cmo). In this fantastic post, Why Do Brand Stories… Continue Reading
