

Lights!
Isn’t it fascinating how all cultures have festivals about lights. As the world outside gets darker, humans turn to light. We create...


Diversity in our stories
THE POWER OF STORIES (First published in our newsletter) Have you considered the impact reading has on our brain? Research shows our...


Why we don't tell children where the mice are
I was at the museum today with my younger son. As a 'children's activity', the museum had hidden mice in various exhibits and gave out a...


The gifts of education
I love giving gifts. I like to think that as I put my soul and mind into each class I teach, into each conversation I have with young...


Letting plates drop
I was speaking with a struggling student today. So many deadlines, so many pressures, it was just a bit too much and she had asked for a...


CURIOSITY - KEY TO LEARNING
Recently I have been researching curiosity and thinking about how we use it in education. Humans are designed curious! Our brains are...


How do you learn?
Every time I meet a new Thinker, start a new class, I consider how these Thinkers learn, and I reflect on how I learn - to find...


2019!
Thinkers Meet Up wants to wish you a wonderful 2019! We cannot wait to see what this year bring us all. We hope it will be filled with...


How I learned to take tests
Learning and taking tests are not necessarily the same. Often they are not. I learned to take tests before I learned to learn. Or,...


Our new logo
The most observant amongst you might have noticed that we have a snazzy new logo! And if you are wondering why we chose it - well, you...