I am so fortunate to know Teacher Librarian Mackie Fritzmeier at Steck Elementary School, Denver Public Schools. Mackie and I met when she was with the Santa Fe Public Schools and hosted an amazing Children’s Day, Book Day celebration. (Annually, … Continue reading →
At this time of year, both students and teachers find themselves in classrooms with new faces. How do teachers cultivate their own and students’ creativity and foster new lasting connections? Here’s an excerpt from Zing! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators … Continue reading →
Every year, brand-new teachers graduate and get ready to head into fall classrooms for the first time. Encourage them to cultivate their own creativity with ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators & Students. “Written as a series of seven letters … Continue reading →
We’ve heard from many teachers who love Pinterest and look there to find curriculum activities and other resources. Pat’s Pinterest presence is small but growing–there are now boards for four of Pat’s books: Water Rolls, Water Rises/El agua rueda, el … Continue reading →
With the beginning of a new school year, educators prepare to guide and inspire their students to be imaginative, literate, critical thinkers and lifelong learners. What a challenge! In ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators & Students, Pat proposes seven … Continue reading →
