Five Easy Ways to Ignite the Love of Learning

We are all born very curious—we need it for our survival. Our curiosity leads us to explore the world around us and make sense of it. This curiosity helps us learn what might be dangerous and what brings us joy. Soon after we learn how to talk, we start bombarding our parents and carers with […]

How to Create Your Own Makerspace in Any Classroom

Creating a culture in your classroom where students can feel free to tap into their creativity can be tricky. Sometimes you need to take a big first step. One of the easiest ways to do this is to create a Makerspace in your classroom. What is a Makerspace? Makerspaces came about during the STEM era, […]

Highlight the Essence: My Quest for Bringing Creativity into my ELA Lessons

January ushers in a much anticipated New Year —a chance to look back and look forward during a dizzying time for all. While there were unspeakable challenges in 2020, there have also been opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and growth.   Back in March, when the pandemic hit, I realized that my elementary and middle school students […]

Ten TED Talks to Teach Your Students About Creativity

Why Creativity? Creativity is more important now than ever before. In recent years, reports such as The Future of Jobs, from the World Economic Forum, and the Workplace Learning, from Linkedin, emphasized that creativity is an essential skill in the workplace. However, the importance of creativity is not limited to the work environment. Throughout humanity’s […]

The Most Important Thing to Put in Your School Backpack: A Letter to High Schoolers

Dear High Schooler, A new school year is starting. I know this is a weird one. You’ve probably already gathered the materials you will need this year in your backpack, or in your designated learning space if you’re doing virtual learning. But there’s one more important thing you’ll need, this year more than any other, […]