What if we kept the momentum going? Resource: Using Owl Babies by Martin Waddell to Build Well-Being Through Character Strengths Last month, many of us explored how Swimmy could spark conversations about character strengths and how something as simple as a read-aloud could shift a classroom. Students leaned in, made connections, and began recognizing strengths…
What if literacy weren’t just about learning to read but about learning how to live well? For too long, literacy has been defined by what students can decode, measure, and produce. But literacy is much more than an academic skill. It is a gateway to meaning, connection, autonomy, and participation in the world. This is…
What if literacy weren’t just about decoding words on a page? What if it were about fostering belonging, supporting agency, and enabling a life that feels possible? For decades, literacy has been framed as an academic skill, measured by benchmarks, scores, and grade-level expectations. These measures matter. But they tell only part of the story.…