Inspiration and Motivation

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Imagination

Posted by Diane Badden on 30 Mar 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

Imagination is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? I love seeing the imaginations of little ones at work. How do you nurture the imagination and creativity of your students? (Read more at the blog!)

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Teacher Inspiration

Posted by Diane Badden on 18 Mar 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

A good teacher is someone who... Now it’s your turn. Please add to the list!

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Good Morning, Inbox!

Posted by Diane Badden on 01 Mar 2011 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching

Each morning I quickly scan my email inbox to see whether there’s something I need to address right away. Do you do that first thing in the morning too? (Read more at the blog and find out how to enter our latest giveaway!)

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Tuesday Giveaway

Posted by Diane Badden on 15 Feb 2011 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation

How about a two-day giveaway on a Tuesday? Read more at the blog to find out how you could WIN!

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Young Picassos

Posted by Diane Badden on 06 Dec 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

Happy Monday! This morning I’m happily showcasing a sampling of bright and cheery artwork complements of some very talented youngsters at Northern Elementary School! A couple of months ago, I mentioned...

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Magnetic Discovery

Posted by Diane Badden on 02 Dec 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

Hi, y’all! How’s your Thursday going so far? Terrifically, I hope! I’m feeling grand myself. I’ll give you three reasons why...

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New Product for Teachers!

Posted by Diane Badden on 19 Nov 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

I have a new product idea that I think teachers will love. I can’t take full credit for it—well, maybe I can. I wouldn’t have gotten the idea if I hadn’t absentmindedly left my car lights on and had to call the auto club for a battery recharge.

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Teacher Assignment

Posted by Diane Badden on 07 Oct 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

Here’s your assignment for today: set aside one full minute to appreciate all the greatness around you. Okay, okay. I hear ya loud and clear...

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Tumbleweed, Anyone?

Posted by Diane Badden on 17 Sep 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

I no longer have tumbleweeds at my fingertips; however, when I was teaching in eastern Washington state, I sure did. Each fall big wads of dead weeds blew in from the desert.

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Making Friends

Posted by Diane Badden on 07 Sep 2010 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation

How do you help your students make new friends? Granted, “forming friendships” probably doesn’t appear in many district or state standards. However, the teacher in each of us understands...

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