Inspiration and Motivation

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Knock, Knock!

Posted by Diane Badden on 26 Oct 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Diane. Diane who? “Di-ane” to hear from you! (Read more at the Blog!)

Setting the Bar High

Posted by Diane Badden on 23 Sep 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching

My pooch, Lexie, has been chasing the same squirrel for over a month. (Read more at the Blog!)

Tips for Motivating Students

Posted by Diane Badden on 07 Jul 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching

The other day, I read a delightful quote from a six-year-old student: “My teacher thought I was smarter than I was; so I am.” (Read more at the Blog!)

Gifts for Teachers

Posted by Diane Badden on 10 Jun 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching

Okay, teachers. It’s time to spill the beans. What type of swag did you tote home on the last day of school? (Read more at the blog!)

End-of-the-School-Year Activities

Posted by Diane Badden on 31 May 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching

If you’ve successfully completed the school year, congrats to you! If not, hang in there. (Read more at the blog!)

Awards, Anyone?

Posted by Diane Badden on 10 May 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

It’s a silly thing. I know it, and yet I’ve kept a “Great Effort” ribbon suspended in my cubicle for over five years. Why? Well, the truth is... (There's more to the story at the blog!)

What’s on Your Wish List?

Posted by Diane Badden on 05 May 2011 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation

I wish anyone who has ever doubted the dedication of teachers would read the comments y’all left on yesterday’s post! Come answer today's blog question and enter to win our drawing. :)

Happy Teachers

Posted by Diane Badden on 04 May 2011 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation

It doesn’t matter whether this is your first year teaching or your 39th (!!!) year: your positive energy and enthusiasm for teaching shines through! Come answer today’s question, and your name will be entered in our super-duper prize drawing.

Going Green

Posted by Diane Badden on 15 Apr 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

With Earth Day only a week away, my guess is that the three Rs (reducing, reusing, and recycling) are getting discussed in classrooms around the country. Read more and contribute at the blog!

Super Silly Thursdays

Posted by Diane Badden on 07 Apr 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

I figure that by Thursday everyone is ready for a silly joke or riddle! So each Thursday during the month of April (yes, April is also National Humor Month!)... Read more at the blog!

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