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Children's dreams can be a preview of a whole human life, setting out a basic pattern of a life. ~Carl Jung, Reflections on the Life and Dreams of C.G. Jung, Page 254 Children's Dreams Seminar Quotations https://lnkd.in/eX8mZK6u

A great article by Scott Kim

Once upon a time, Americans did the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. Here in Canada, we did the very similar Canada Fitness Test. Experiences varied. Here, badges, in descending order, went from Excellence, to gold, silver, bronze, and then... finally a "Participant" sticker — something that put a lot of people off of fitness. It was a well-intentioned effort but often let down the kids who would have benefited most from greater physical literacy. Danielle Friedman — one of my favourite fitness journalists — wrote about the test of the NYT (linked here). I'm adding my own thoughts below. * Testing is not training. So, if a test is going to be fun or informative, great. However, if it's going to have an negative impact on someone's self-esteem or exercise experience, caveat tester. You've got to give people a fair shake. * I like the idea of being able to cover a mile in a decent time. However, a fast walk/roll is a great place to start — however long that takes. * Likewise, I like the idea of being able to rapidly decelerate and change direction fluidly. Especially recreational athletes. However, this takes lots of development time and asking people to max out on it out of the blue sounds like an injury factory. Low fatigue, quality movement, and manageable velocities are key. * Pull-ups are not a universally-accessible thing. However, inverted rows are far more inclusive and — done right — build beautifully in that direction. * Push-ups are absolutely worth working toward. However, bodies vary and heavier folks may perform better with dumbbell or barbell presses paired with planks. You can work on qualities independently before bringing them together. For others, it makes sense to starts with holding the top position... And maybe allowing for a little bit of play in the elbows. I also like inclined push-ups. If they're too easy, lots of reps will take care of that. One minute a good baseline for a plank, so one minute of "easier" reps is a good, spicy goal. I find myself repeating Arthur Ashe's advice a lot — probably because it's so good. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

It’s that time when schools are ordering supplies for next year and budgeting for programs. If you need a list of essentials for your arts integration efforts next year, go snag this free inventory list! #schoolleaders #artsintegration #schoolbudgets

Know who you are NOT, before you decide who you are! Exploring who or what we are not, can be as enlightening as discovering who or what we are, helping to refine our sense of identity and purpose... profound, but very true! https://lnkd.in/eekSv6rb

Principals visibility is a cornerstone of a schools success, as it not only fosters trust and cohesion but also inspires and guides staff, students and community members towards shared goals, creating a culture of transparency and accountability."Check out my latest blog post on A Visible Principal: Leading by Example http://wix.to/NUHBUrQ

Educate both your mind and your heart…

In my most recent article, I delve into the complexities of casting a school play based on a character's race. Take a quick read!

What is it like being a cohort student? Shondra Neumayer talks about the cohort program and the community it creates so you don't have to go through seminary, or ministry, alone. Watch her story!