mbickhausAug 5, 20202 min readMaintaining a Grip in the Midst of a Pandemic - Part 4You’ve made your plan. You’ve created a systematic plan for regenerating this small area in your classroom. It's time to act on your plan.
mbickhausOct 24, 20194 min readExistential Paroxysm Some days I feel defeated, like a failure. But I breathe deep, gather my senses, & remind myself my students are my why. My reason I'm here
mbickhausOct 16, 20191 min readArts in Education: A Conversation with Laura Sievert - Part 2Michelle wraps up her conversation with Arts Quincy's Laura Sievert about the importance of arts in education
mbickhausOct 9, 20191 min readArts in Education: A Conversation with Laura Sievert - Part 1Michelle sits down with Arts Quincy Executive Director Laura Sievert to discuss the importance of arts in education
mbickhausSep 9, 20193 min readInnovate Because Survival is InsufficientLet's get proactive. Let's take measures to control what we can, in our circle of influence, in an effort to prevent burnout.
mbickhausAug 26, 20194 min readBreathe In Brilliance: The Practice of Breathing Meditation in the ClassroomThe command to breathe is everywhere, but why is breathing control and regulation so important.
mbickhausMay 14, 20184 min readRelationships are FundamentalCarlo Rovelli is a theoretical physicist, philosopher and writer. He is one of the founders of the loop quantum gravity theory. Heavy,...
mbickhausMay 7, 20183 min readThank God it’s Monday; The Miracle of MindfulnessWhen students have experienced trauma, they often relive its effects. Over and over, again and again, their bodies are being hijacked by...
mbickhausApr 27, 20185 min readClassroom Environment – Proactive and Pretty, Part 1Setting the tone for your classroom is the easiest and most important strategy in your repertoire. Atmosphere. Ambience. Mood. The...