Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions? What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills?

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 5, 2023

This helps me keep this blog running. Setting a classroom that works is tough—it’s a massive task compared to putting a few prints up in an office cubicle. Students have the thinking; they just need a word bank! Critical Thinking Skills – Use your wall to support additional skills you develop over the year.

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Letters and Ink Blog

JULY 25, 2022

STEM Competitions Get students energized and ignite their competitive side with a variety of critical thinking competitions! The post 10 First Day of School Activities that aren’t Cheesy first appeared on Letters and Ink Blog. My Hexagonal Identity Graphic Organizer 2. Try one or several of these in a class period!

Professional Development 52

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 30, 2025

Recently, on my podcast Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed the shift to a transformational mindset in detail after revisiting a blog post I wrote in 2022. You can also read the original blog post HERE. A daily habit of reflection enhances critical thinking, strengthens emotional intelligence, and aligns actions with long-term goals.

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