More brain science research proves the role of emotion in all thinking. “People think of emotion getting in the way of cognition, but it doesn’t. Emotion steers our thinking; it’s the rudder that directs our mind and organizes what we need to do.” (Source: Mary Helen Immordino-Yang quoted in Education Week‘s article Emotions Help Steer Students’ Learning, Studies Find […]
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Peacock Spider Colouring page!!
Remember way back when I posted about the cutest spider ever? Well, I did. And I meant it- these ARE the most adorable arachnids I’ve ever seen. Which isn’t to say that there may be a spider out there even more “Awwwww” inducing than Peacock Spiders, but you’d have to prove it to me. The […]
Tips For Imaginative Educators: #9 Let Them Obsess
Don’t worry, they aren’t hoarders. You may be relieved to hear that it’s very common for young people to collect things. Starting from about age 7 through to about age 14 or 15, collecting is a popular pastime for many young people. What did you collect? One thing I collected was stickers. I still have my sticker books and–believe it or […]