How To Use A Focus Window to Combat Overwhelm in Students combatting distraction distraction distraction dragon focus focus window hidden picture window how to focus student attention ideas for teachers lesson plan ideas music teacher pedagogy resource for teachers student distraction teach-nology teaching teaching strategies Sep 02, 2020

In the jungle that is music education, there lives a beast.  

A terrifying dragon that lurks behind every chair, instrument and music stand, it is the Distraction Dragon.  This beast is the greatest and most common enemy of all teachers.  

We tremble upon sensing the slightest...

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How To Teach Perseverance, Grit and Success angela lee duckworth character children curiosity determination grit how children succeed lesson plan ideas mindset parenting perseverance success teaching ted talk Sep 26, 2013

Soft Skills Vs Hard Skills

There's been a lot of talk in the education world of late about the value of the soft skills, emotional and psychological.  These are the skills that are traditionally not tested.  Unlike math or reading or science, these skills are more nuanced.

Because I'm a...

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