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Swampy Water Doesn't Stink Until it is Stirred: A short reflection on potential

Mom,Teacher, Diehard Optimist. Posts are intended to draw us together with the common thread of believing life is good. Live Life On Purpose!

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This easy to read, conversational resource can help guide the relationship between teachers and guardians. Get the conversation started in your school or district. Available here: a.co/d/bPzd3FF Check it out! xfactoredu.org

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Play remains essential throughout the K8 spectrum, offering far more than mere amusement. Thank you District Administrator for sharing thought about the importance of play in education districtadministration.com/opinion/play... @dmacc.bsky.social @mbfxc.bsky.social @annkozma723.bsky.social

Play power: New ideas to drive development in K8 classrooms

The pressure to meet academic standards and excel in testing overshadows an equally vital component of student development—play.

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Some think teachers having duty time is insulting. Another perspective? Appreciate the time to just “be” w/ students. Duty time is like the walk to the destination…We can simply chat, listen, joke a bit; spend time valuing the time spent…nothing more. Just the moment. That’s a gift.

Don’t be afraid to tell your students that they matter…to you and to our world. Everyone needs to know they have purpose.