Crystal Meyer

11/13/2022

Quick Convos for Growth:

The thing that jumped out to me in this podcast was the idea to teach students to self-reflect. Pernille says that it means a lot more for them to realize what they accomplished than being told, and I believe in this from past experiences with students as well as myself. Of course some students will try to avoid responsibility, but is important to have those conversations about how they feel they can show what they learned.

¨The kids who were not behaving needed control over something.¨ This statement speaks volumes to me. It took me a long time to come around to this as an educator, but I fully believe this.

Teachers - In what ways have you given your students more control in the classroom? What works for you? What hasn´t?

Parents - Do you have any thoughts on this concept? Have you had experiences where you felt your students have been given control in the school setting (good or bad)? How can you apply these ideas at home?

What can school leaders do?
*Start open dialog with staff
*Start small

Pernille Ripp joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book Passionate Learners: Giving Our Classrooms Back to Our Students. Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Buy the book Passionate Learners: Giving Our Classrooms Back to Our Students Pernille's blog EdCamp MadWI Global Read Aloud Project Follow Pernil...

11/05/2022

Great words of wisdom from Joe Sanfelippo.

10/31/2022

I am on a journey of leveling up. Join me as I grow as an educator! Parents and teachers - I would love to hear your ideas and feedback of how the school experience was and is going for you. Let's create a culture of conversation and support for those who are helping out children grow as individuals and learners!

10/31/2022

Daniel Willingham - Raising Kids Who Read

Great, great listen for both parents and teachers!

Daniel Willingham joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Raising Kids Who Read. Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Daniel's book, Raising Kids Who Read: What Parents and Teachers Can Do Read or listen to NPR's interview with Dan Willingham About Daniel Willingham Daniel Willingham, PhD,....

10/31/2022

Adolescence is such an important time. Here are some tips in helping grow grit during those high school years. Parents AND teachers, take a listen.

Larry Steinberg joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence. Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Larry's book, Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence. About Larry Steinberg Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., one o...

10/30/2022

Thank you to all those teachers 'down the hall'!❤️❤️❤️

10/26/2022

I just got home from the SMCAA conference and I am feeling inspired to try all the things. I can't wait to share all these new ideas with my students and colleagues!