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A Can of Worms and Other Rituals

September 2, 2020erikaaltensee Leave a comment

It's been tough going back to school. Dealing with my own fractured energy is hard enough, but suddenly I've been thrust into everything else, a day-to-day chaos which teachers must shape into learning in a not so brave new world. And it requires hours of reading and conceptualizing and creating and time! And the consequences … Continue reading A Can of Worms and Other Rituals

Irresistible Amateur

May 15, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

More important than ever to be the enthusiastic amateur rather than the disgruntled, grumpy, overworked teacher.  We can do this.  Don't let your big district and boss lay the growth mindset trip on you; seize the day and each moment as #theonlymoment!  Teachers have all they need to be #changeagents, but it first begins with … Continue reading Irresistible Amateur

Balance

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

Dare to be different via Balance

Irresistible Bypasses

April 27, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

via Injunction of Action and Inaction

Irresistible Feeling

April 26, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

I cannot help but wonder as I teach a biology unit in science at life's miraculous presence from the microscopic level to our vast universe.  I think it is time to infuse Common Core (and its critics) with movement.  Let us move from thinking to feeling.  It starts with educators! Teach empathy and model kindness.  … Continue reading Irresistible Feeling

Irresistible PLCs

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

Wouldn't it be glorious if teachers had the time and space and community within their schools to reflect and cultivate great teaching habits?  Practice and reflection are essential and further our students!  This doesn't happen in our PLCs. via Our place within our place

Much Needed Advice

January 22, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

via Estatic Oneness

Irresistible instinct

January 9, 2018erikaaltensee Leave a comment

via Instinctive cooperation

something to love

November 28, 2017erikaaltensee Leave a comment

Hope and love are irresistible callings.  Let's make them commonplace. via Everydayness and Commonplaceness

Irresistible Jitters

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017erikaaltensee Leave a comment

Today, I spend a few minutes meditating and reflecting on this opportunity to teach new and returning young people across many content areas.  Last school year, I cultivated habits that have helped deal with stress, a constant and sometimes unfriendly bedfellow.  I repeated the mantra #letgo and cleaned house internally, as well as externally (in … Continue reading Irresistible Jitters

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