Free Thinking
focus, connections, depth, teamwork, well-rounded, organized, professional, scaffolding, map, guide, efficiency, systems, routines, the big picture, prevent gaps, reliable, predictable, equitable,...
View ArticleFreedom in Classroom Routines
I believe classrooms need structure to thrive. Just as our own children need and want structure, rules and boundaries, so do our students. Clear expectations and reliable routines give children the...
View ArticleFreedom in Curriculum Development
Be a part of the decision making, planning and development process. That is the best way to feel free within the ever growing structure of local, state and even national curricula. I rarely feel...
View ArticleFreedom in Assessment
Assessment is where I am feeling the least free within the structure we have in our district. Our mandated reading and math assessments are so comprehensive and numerous that to create new,...
View ArticleTeach Free and Thrive
We have all heard this… The what is in the standards … the how is up to you This is why I do what I do every day. I love the freedom in taking the standards I need to cover and making them my own,...
View ArticleFreedom in Assessment
Assessment is where I am feeling the least free within the structure we have in our district. Our mandated reading and math assessments are so comprehensive and numerous that to create new, performance...
View ArticleTeach Free and Thrive
We have all heard this… The what is in the standards … the how is up to you This is why I do what I do every day. I love the freedom in taking the standards I need to cover and making them my own,...
View ArticleGuest Blogger – Beth Cavalier
Beth Cavalier grew up in Exeter, NH with her parents and two younger sisters. She graduated from Boston College in 1995 with a degree in Political Science. Working in a private pre-school in...
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