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Aloha Reader! Our September subscription is now ready! The focus: intentional routines. Here is the PDF for the article: September 2025 Full.pdf Here is the PDF for the routine tool: Sept 2025 Compass Points v5.pdf The monthly Zoom coaching call is scheduled for: Time: Sep 25, 2025 04:00 PM Arizona Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89516104662?pwd=I7zXv0tYZpMN3lUmK66l2KLMp23yb5.1 Meeting ID: 895 1610 4662 Passcode: 079726 Please respond to this email if you are joining the call....
Aloha Reader! As we approach Labor Day, it’s a good time to pause and honor the contributions of workers across the nation—especially those in education. This holiday reminds us that the hard work you put into shaping lives truly matters. Beyond celebrating labor, it’s also an invitation to rest and recharge before diving deeper into the school year. 🌟 Two Tips for the Long Weekend Unplug with Intention – Step away from email and lesson planning for at least a few hours. Protect that time for...
Aloha Reader! As August winds down, let’s savor what went well and set up simple guardrails for a calm, purposeful start to the year. Here are three quick ways to slow down now, so we can speed up later with intention. 3 Ways to Savor August Name 3 wins, 1 wisdom. Jot three bright spots from summer and one takeaway you’ll carry into September. Share with a colleague. Do a “Joy Audit.” Circle one thing that reliably gives you energy (walk, music, reading). Schedule it twice this week as a...
Aloha Reader! We are happy to share two new resources for you based on some requests that came in! More are coming too! We know that educators are in space resets at this point in the year and quickly spaces can feel out of control, so we have a Board Detox Checklist for you. There is a version for your classroom and a version for an office space. Aug 2025 Board Declutter - Classroom.pdf Aug 2025 Board declutter - office.pdf We also had a request for some critical thinking strategies for...
Aloha Reader! Thank you so much to those of you who sent in resource requests! I am excited to get to work on those and will share them when they are ready. If you have more ideas, send them in! One idea I loved from Jana in Oregon was a Bulletin Board Detox Checklist! Be on the look out for that as your school year's begin. I have been using our FORWARD framework in coaching conversations and love the focus, flow, and depth of the framework. I've attached a PDF for you below. FORWARD...
Aloha Reader! We appreciate you taking time to look at our emails, and considering our services! We are currently mapping out the next wave of Plan Z Education services and resources, and we would love to design them with you, not for you. Would you take two minutes to tell us what downloadable tools or services would support you the most in lightening your load and amplify student ownership this year? A Few Ideas to Spark Your Thinking (Feel free to suggest something completely different!)...
Aloha Reader! I hope July finds you knee-deep in curiosity; whether that’s exploring a new trail, finally tackling a professional-reads stack, or simply savoring slow mornings with a favorite beverage. Summer adventures (big or small) recharge our teaching spirit and spark fresh classroom ideas. One of our adventures includes Christine's walk down the aisle! I’d Love to Hear From You Share a highlight: What moment whether traveling, reading, creating, has inspired you so far? Look ahead: What...