"These things aren't joyful for just a few people; they're joyful for nearly everyone. They're universally joyful." Watch Ingrid Fetell Lee's full talk here: t.ted.com/3sgBwXp

L'shanah tovah to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. As we explore the many backgrounds and experiences within our community, Langley Librarian Ms. Lyon visited the Zebras Kindergarten class to share the tenets of the Jewish new year with students. #celebrateourstory

Technology Pros and Cons by a The Langley School 4th grade student. What else might you add to this list?

🧵Feedback was something that felt like a waste of time for me for a long time with my students. It seemed like I would spend hours providing it only to have it be ignored. I blamed the kids, when I should have been looking at my practice. Here's what I've changed... 1/

The Langley School 4th graders are crushing their coding challenges this week in Technology class!

“Share a high and/or low from your week so far” has been one of my favorite SEL check-ins this year. One kiddo shared his frustration about an unannounced test in his last class, 8 others seconded this, and they processed their emotions as a group.

Feeling the love this morning from The Langley School 2nd grade students!

Grateful to spend last night with so many loved ones as my dad, Mark Vander Ploeg, was honored for lifetime service to his alma mater, ⁦Macalester College⁩. The evening was a tribute to teaching, learning and community, and reminded me what a privilege it is to serve others!

Spectacular time lapse of the the Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus), From finding and inspecting her new home to raising a family

"Kids usually sleep, listen to music & spend time on their phones, all of which, evidence shows, won't make them feel better. Instead, students are taught CBT & mindfulness skills, like reframing a situation & stopping negative thoughts/feelings." The New York Times nytimes.com/2022/10/06/edu…

The magical day is finally here, #LangleyFallFair Enjoy!! #LangleyTraditions #thelangleyschool

So incredibly well-deserved! 💙💙💙

Awesome community building, overnight field trip to Camp Highroad with The Langley School 5th graders last week!

Such an awesome Publishing Party for The Langley School 2nd grade students! Amazing turn out to showcase all of their hard work!

We love being back in Santa Fe kicking off the Santa Fe Seminar — a chance for school leaders to recharge, reflect on their journey as leaders, and reconnect with their purpose.

Another awesome Publishing Party The Langley School this morning! This time it was 3rd graders who shared their amazing books!

Spotted at the Blue/White soccer game!

The best! Love having our our littlest Cubs at our school events. ❤️

The The Langley School STEAM Fair is coming up this Saturday (2/4) from 10-12. Our theme for this year is The "Power" of a Story! Each #STEAM Activity will feature a literary connection to a children's book. Check out some of the books that were used to inspire our activities!

Schools may think they want me to present on “bullying,” but after we talk, they get why that’s too narrow. To change kids’ behavior, we 1st need to normalize social churn, demystify popularity, operationalize kindness, help them assume good intent, & ID when & why they’re mean.