A Few Thoughts on Identity from a Fisherman
Who am I? What is my worth? Do people notice and appreciate me for who I am? In a world where we are bombarded with messages about what...
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jmayer80
Oct 312 min read
Developing Positive Relationships with Children
Have you ever interacted with a child and didn't know what to do or say to connect with them? It happens to everyone! You might ask them...
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jmayer80
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Learning is Worth the Effort
“Everyone is born with an intense drive to learn. Infants stretch their skills daily. Not just ordinary skills, but the most difficult...
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jmayer80
Jan 29, 20221 min read
Gratitude (Part 10 of 10)
“Silent gratitude isn’t much to anyone.” Gertrude Stein I think gratitude is a fitting theme to end on. This is a theme that surprised me...
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jmayer80
Jan 29, 20221 min read
Pose A Challenge (Part 9 of 10)
I believe that giving children a challenge can also encourage wonder. On Thursday, April 8th (2021) I took students outside for a colour...
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jmayer80
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Consider the Fragility of Life (Part 8 of 10)
“Death is the mother of beauty. Only the perishable can be beautiful, which is why we are unmoved by artificial flowers.” - Wallace...
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jmayer80
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Getting Messy (Part 7 of 10)
This is not for everyone as some people don't enjoy getting dirty. Despite this, I would suggest that we try to take a risk in this area...
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jmayer80
Dec 22, 20215 min read
At Least ... One Invested Adult (Part 6 of 10)
"If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder … he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with...
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jmayer80
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Humility (Part 5 of 10)
“Your ideas are important and I don’t have answers to everything.” -Lindsay Lichty “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is...
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jmayer80
Nov 13, 20212 min read
Ordinary Moments (Simplicity) - (Part 4 of 10)
“Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help...
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jmayer80
Jul 13, 20211 min read
What Tools Are Needed for Wonder? (Part 3 of 10)
Students need tools: good and useful tools such as notebooks, magnifying glasses, binoculars, books and computers. With these tools, they...
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jmayer80
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Silence (Part 2 of 10)
“I think silence is one of the greatest gifts that we have.” -Mr. Rogers The Ticking Watch A group of workers were cutting ice out of a...
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jmayer80
Jun 11, 20213 min read
Slow Looking (Part 1 of 10)
“You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” - Dallas Willard One aspect of slowing down that I’ve enjoyed learning about is...
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jmayer80
Jun 11, 20212 min read
I Wonder ...
“Why does that tree have poop growing on its branches?” - Grade 2 student, HLCS During a recent walk with students, I was pleasantly...
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jmayer80
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Making Music
Over the last few months, the following two quotes have remained at the front and center of my thinking: “to be alive is to be...
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jmayer80
Jan 15, 20213 min read
Slow Down
What comes to mind when you here the phrase, "Your time is sacred?" For me, it has a lot to do with being in the moment. In that time, I...
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jmayer80
Dec 26, 20202 min read
Take Heart
I wrote this on April 4th, 2020. I believe now is a good time to share this message with you. "There is more good than bad in this world....
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jmayer80
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Simplicity
Sometimes we think that our children will only remember extraordinary events. Trips to Disneyland. The expensive Lego set or toy car....
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jmayer80
Dec 9, 20203 min read
Little Hero
I was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It was certainly shocking news and something I didn't expect since I didn't have any...
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jmayer80
Apr 23, 20202 min read
"I Don't Know"
Have you ever been asked a question by a 5 year old? I know! It's typically not one question, it's question after question after question...
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