#howtoteach

While studying to become a teacher, I did a reading project. I recorded my roommate John, a DJ for the campus radio station with an incredible voice, reading the book “The Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. I improvised on my guitar behind him. My girlfriend and future wife, cut out felt material shapes to illustrate the story. We used the story in different ways having kids reading, reinforcing words and sequence with tactile (touch) activities, etc. Children loved it and I learned teaching reading could come alive off the page. It all started with that great book. In the story, a caterpillar eats too much junk food, has a tummy ache, but eats a nice fresh green leaf, and finally feels better. The beautiful “leaf” in my picture is an iceberg lettuce in my wife’s garden. Can you find the little snail 🐌? Like the caterpillar, this little gastropod would gladly chomp through these green leaves. Mr. Carle died this week. His book helped start my career. He will always be remembered. #hungrycaterpillar #ericcarle #taughtme #howtoteach #reading #greenleaf #lettuce #iceberglettuce #organicgardening #changeandgrow https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYJxBWhYA_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Exploring the world teaches you something you don’t quite expect. . Throughout the years, I always knew nutrition and exercise would have a burning passion within me. . But something that a masters in nutrition or bachelors in exercise science will never teach you... . No level of knowledge will empower the person across from you in a nutrition appointment. But that’s still not what traveling taught me. . On a deeper level, we all want to be understood. Understanding first, allows for change. Which leads me to what I’ve learned... . The one thing that traveling the world has taught me is we’re not all that different after all. . In fact, it’s led to better understanding of the person who sits across from me - it allows me to help them change for the better. . Lecturing and motivating are two entirely separate things. . Coaching requires leading, not steering, and understanding the person across from you allows you to know the right path to lead someone down. . . . . . #bealeader #howtoteach #howtolearn #motivationalinterviewing #nutritioncounseling #nutritioncoaching #nutritionphilosophy #travel #changetheworld #behaviorchange #growth #dietitian #nutritionist #worldviews #bayarea #jnewtrition #nutritionmotivation #fitnessmotivation #nutripreneur #worldtravel #southafrica #capetown #tablemountain #tablemountainview (at Table Mountain National Park)