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Can't Stop, Won't Stop... Moving.
It is natural for children to be in motion. Some children need more opportunities to move than others, often during times of the...

DJ Nicholson
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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The Blue Chair
We've all seen it. Rows of the classic blue classroom chair... Whether it's in the cafeteria, the classroom or set up for an assembly,...

DJ Nicholson
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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How about a modification?
I having been practicing yoga for more than 10 years, and I love the benefits of such a beautiful practice. It grounds me, centers my...

DJ Nicholson
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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New Year, New Mindset!
Happy New Year! I think Taylor Swift said it best when she sang, "I don't know about you, but I'm feelin' 22!" The start of a new year...

DJ Nicholson
Jan 1, 20222 min read
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Inclusive Playgrounds
Playgrounds are the community gathering places of childhood. They're filled with all types of activities: swings, slides, ladders,...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 29, 20211 min read
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You Must Have a Recipe.
I am not known for my skills in the kitchen. Partly because I have never had a cooking class or entertained the thought of cooking as a...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 27, 20212 min read
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All Wrapped Up in Newspaper
I saw a post in an educator Facebook group the other day asking, "What is the best gift you've ever received from a student?" Now... I've...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 22, 20212 min read
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Marge And In Charge
Never underestimate the possibilities and potential... regardless of ability. This is Margie. Margie is my 13 year old, one-eyed foster...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 17, 20212 min read
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Mindset and the Middle School Bus Stop...
Oh... the middle school bus stop... Doesn't always bring to mind harmony and joy does it?? But I saw something magical one time at the...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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From an A to a D...
Long, long ago in high school, I was not an extrovert. In fact, I was very quiet and unassuming, except to those that knew me best. I...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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Keepin' Up With Bennie
I volunteer with a pug rescue organization and foster pugs in my home. Most of the pugs that come through my home are seniors, and many...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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High Expectations for the WIN!!
Don't let the image fool you... an athlete I am not! But I have always had high expectations for my students, so that makes them (and...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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Under the Table and Dreaming
Under the table... like all the way under... so that the underside of the table protects you like an umbrella. Under the table was where...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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Put Down the Colored Pencils.
While I do have a penchant for Dixon Ticonderoga #2 yellow pencils, there is a close second. Thick, super high-quality colored pencils....

DJ Nicholson
Nov 25, 20212 min read
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The Sun, The Moon and Everything Else Up There
Science was never my strong suit, even in high school. But as a teacher, we gotta do, what we gotta do, right?! I was all set for my...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 23, 20211 min read
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Do I have to go with you?"
In addition to creating relevant goals to increase achievement for students with disabilities, we also provide accommodations for...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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Frozen and stuck...
... are the words that come to mind when I reflect on a recent situation. I found myself frustrated and unable to problem-solve my way...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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Hmmm... How Do I Make A Goal?
I love setting goals. I am also one of those folks that makes a list with pencil and paper to ensure that I can map out my goals and...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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Achieve and Believe Rhyme. Imagine that...
We want every child to achieve, right? Whether we're parents, teachers, or the cashier at Walmart, we want children to be successful. ...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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Rocks, Flowers, and Concrete... Oh My!
Of all of the gifts that I received as a teacher, gift cards were my least favorite. Gifts from the heart were the greatest. Leslie...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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