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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Newtown Music Project   Children from Newtown, CT sing with one of my favorite singers. Believe in the healing power of music!

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Parents and children talking tech and tech rules at home

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I love this story for many different reasons, but mostly because it really does spell out what parents need to discuss with children about technology and each individual family’s core values. Adapt it as you will for your family, but … Continue reading →

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From NAIS: coping with tragedy

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Resources for parents and teachers: http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe5e10797365047b7711&m=fe641570716701787713&ls=fdfc1271756606747c107275&l=fe9b15727764027f72&s=fe1f1d73716d077f731078&jb=ffce15&ju=fe2211727c600c78741679&r=0  

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Digital or Analog?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

First trimester is over, and report cards have been sent home electronically. Honor Roll certificates are being prepared. Accomplishment is being acknowledged. Effort is being rewarded. Goals are being set. This is the life of schools. And yes, there is … Continue reading →

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A Time for Giving Thanks and Modeling Gratitude…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

After a Fall fraught with storms and the associated losses (much closer to home than we are used to),  this past week has been a time for family and friends and gratitude. I am so grateful for all the TPS … Continue reading →

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Let the games begin…

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The faculty are ready, the classrooms have been prepared, the paint has dried and we are ready, ready for 243 students in grades pre-K through 9th grade to come through the doors and open the 2012-13 school year. Last week … Continue reading →

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The power of perception

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The power of perception

This video was shown by a colleague at the NYSAIS Think Tank I attended two weeks ago. An amazing message about really seeing each other and taking advantage of the small opportunities to connect!

Watch it.

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Learning a new skill or how sculling has made me humble…

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Having just completed my first year at Tuxedo Park School, I have had the enormous pleasure of watching a full year, in its entirety, with peaks and valleys, busy times and quieter times. I am a big proponent of learning … Continue reading →

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Teaching For the Future

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

How do we teach for the future without sacrificing our core skills and values? Here are few sources of inspiration and information: http://www.fastcompany.com/1621539/teen-iphone-app-developers http://developer.apple.com/ipad/sdk/ http://www.amazon.com/Designing-iPad-Building-Applications-that/dp/0470976780 http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/04/the-world-of-childrens-apps-a-shake-up/#more-62342  http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-5-best-toys-of-all-time/all/1  http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Inventing-Handbook-Young-Inventors/dp/0471660868/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323454056&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/Science-Crafts-Kids-Fantastic-Things/dp/0806902841/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323453736&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.com/Leonardo-Vinci-Kids-Ideas-Activities/dp/1556522983/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323453786&sr=1-8 http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Invention-Book-Ventures/dp/0822598442/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323453847&sr=1-9

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In the Here and Now

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I must admit that I am an easy target for the holidays. I grew up in a family where my brothers and I just loved all the anticipation and excitement that came with holiday decorations and music, family gatherings, and … Continue reading →

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