The best part of this delightful video is the camera shots of the children. You can see that they are mesmerized by Beethoven's artful work.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Condolences
Music has a powerful way of keeping alive the remembrances of loved ones. The children and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School will never be forgotten. Listen to this beautiful song "Condolences," which is a tribute to them.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Upon reading the NYTimes Sunday Review article "The Power of Concentration" by Maria Konnikova, it was no surprise to read this part of it:
Also in the article, learn how Sherlock Holmes used meditation and mindfulness in his work. Fascinating.
“Multitasking
is a persistent myth. What we really do is shift our attention rapidly from
task to task. Two bad things happen as a result. We don’t devote as much
attention to any one thing, and we sacrifice the quality of our attention.”
Also in the article, learn how Sherlock Holmes used meditation and mindfulness in his work. Fascinating.
Labels:
Books/Articles to Read,
Improvement,
Read
Sunday, December 16, 2012
An Unthinkable Position for Parent and Child
After a friend sent me the link to the article, "I Am Adam Lanza's Mother," I responded to him with an email that said:
Wow! What a
powerful piece. So, so sad. What's a parent to do?
So, the next
time I am feeling sorry for myself, I will force myself to sit down and read
this passionate story; and at the same time, I will also reflect on an all-time
favorite book When
Bad Things Happen to Good People.
Thanks, for
sharing.
Dane
Friday, December 14, 2012
Trying to Look Beyond Today
This song and video by Kristen Andreassen and second graders from Brighton, MA can help.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
What Motivates Us?
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David McClelland |
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Dan Pink's book Drive is specific about what motivates us; they are
- Autonomy
- Mastery
- Purpose
- Achievement
- Affiliation
- Power
Labels:
Books/Articles to Read,
Ed. Assistance,
Leadership
Monday, December 3, 2012
Want to Feel Good?
If you're having a tough day with your kids, click on this video; I guarantee it will perk you up. "Siyahamba," a South African hymn, was sung by our faculty and staff chorus to our students at a recent all-school assembly.
Labels:
Children - Parents,
Diversity,
Fun
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