Inspiration and Motivation
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Crucial Candy Bowl
Posted by Diane Badden on 29 Mar 2013 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation
Steps away from my work space is a magnificent little bowl. Occasionally the bottom of the bowl shines through, though it’s rare. (Read more at the blog!)
Verbal Sunshine
Posted by Diane Badden on 11 Mar 2013 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
A sincere compliment is like a dose of verbal sunshine. These aren’t my words, but I sure like them! (Read more at the blog!)
A Zink in the Sink?
Posted by Diane Badden on 01 Mar 2013 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
In my eyes, Dr. Seuss will forever rank as the greatest and most inspiring children’s author of all times. (Read more at the blog!)
Go Red!
Posted by Diane Badden on 31 Jan 2013 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation
Am I making a shameless plug for my favorite Super Bowl team? Nope, that’s not the case...February 1 is National Wear Red Day. (Read more at the blog!)
Using Music in the Classroom
Posted by Diane Badden on 05 Oct 2012 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Classroom Routines, Inspiration and Motivation, Life After School, Teachers and Teaching, The Mailbox Books
Music moves me! If it weren’t for Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen my housework...
The Great Guys
Posted by Diane Badden on 13 Jun 2012 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
In March of this year,...we gave props to the women whose positive influences nurtured and supported us professionally...I’ve selected the month of June...to celebrate our fellas. (Read more at the Blog!)
School Spirit Week
Posted by Diane Badden on 16 May 2012 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
A few weeks back, I visited an elementary school that was in the throws of school spirit week. I didn’t think to ask in advance about festivities for the day. If I had, I would have worn a hat! (Read more at the Blog!)
Inexpensive Student Rewards
Posted by Diane Badden on 27 Apr 2012 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
Happy Friday, y’all! How’s it goin’? Last night, I was going through some of my teacher stuff and I ran across a handout titled “50 Student Rewards That Don’t Cost Much Money or Rot Teeth.” (Read more at the Blog!)
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!)
