Emotion At The Helm

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 […]

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 […]