

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...


Getting the most out of your TMU Classes
There are a few things you can do to ensure your Thinker gets the most out of our TMU classes: 1. Use a headset. We find that kids can...


Living Books, Living Lessons
Living Books are a magic gateway into other worlds. They bring people, places, and stories to life – and make children understand and...




























