Tisha Bennett Sanders, EdD

Respectfully, I have had enough of the cowbells.

Alexa+ is becoming a little too confident for my liking. 😂 I asked what SEC football games were tonight. It confidently told me Alabama and Ole Miss were both playing at 11 PM, complete with opponents and locations. I said, “I think both teams play tomorrow.” Alexa+ then gave me actual games. 🤷‍♀️

This made me think of college life lately. 😂 An app for safety. An app for dining. An app for classes. An app for activities. An app for communication… I’m starting to wonder if college comes with a degree in app management. Anyone else?

Fell down a research rabbit hole. I went looking for research on parental noticing. There is so much interesting work adjacent to that question. Now I’m wondering where the rabbit hole ends. (If it ends.)

I keep coming back to this idea: What if noticing is less about seeing more and more about assuming less? The longer I think about how children learn, the more important that distinction seems to me.

What changes when we stop rushing children toward the lesson we planned and start noticing the learning already unfolding? A visit with Julie’s six-year-old granddaughter becomes a fresh look at the remarkable power of one-on-one attention. 🎧 blog.bravewriter.com/podcast-hot-...

Children are always telling us something. The question is: are we paying attention? My second Learning to Notice essay explores what happens when we observe before we teach. “Before We Teach, We Notice: What Children Reveal When We Pay Attention” open.substack.com/pub/tishaben...

I’ve noticed something about my reading habits. I used to be a one-book-at-a-time reader. Now I’m rotating between: 📖 The Art of Noticing (curiosity) 🚀 Project Hail Mary (fun) ⛪️ Reluctant Saint (on my son’s Lipscomb reading list) Different books, different reasons. Still enjoying the journey. 📚

I’ve gotten excited about exploring the theories and practices related to teacher noticing. I’m curious about how these ideas might transfer into homeschooling. Could they help parents slow down, observe, and better understand their children’s learning? amiealbrecht.com/2022/01/16/t...

I’ve been thinking about this question: How do we notice the many ways learning shows up along the way? I finally started writing about it. My first post for Learning to Notice is live on Substack. What moments have made you realize someone was truly learning? open.substack.com/pub/tishaben...

I keep coming back to this question: Before we teach children to use AI, what do they need to be able to do on their own? Technology changes quickly. Child development doesn’t.

I’ve been thinking about the moments adults often miss: A bug on the sidewalk. A question no one else thought to ask. A pattern a child suddenly sees. Maybe those moments are where learning begins.

Started listening to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett yesterday. I love that first moment with a new book — before you know which ideas will stick, which sentences you’ll return to, or what connections you’ll make. What are you reading (or listening to) that is making you think?

Learning to Notice isn’t about having better answers. It’s about asking better questions. Before jumping to “What’s wrong?” try asking: “What am I noticing?” “What might explain this?” “What else could be true?” Curiosity usually gets us farther than certainty.

These language games will get your upper elementary students excited about building vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills! 📝👂 #ELATeacher #ITeachEnglish

Big Boredom Busting Summer To-Do List - Go Julie Bogart! open.substack.com/pub/juliebog... @juliebogart.bsky.social

A big shoutout and thanks to Dr. Susan Newman @susannewmanphd.bsky.social for her generosity! 🤍 I'm giving away a signed copy of her book, "Just One," at my June 27 Curve Conference session. My talk focuses on homeschooling an only child with intention. Let's connect and share stories! 📚✨

Horseplay isn't just fun. Research suggests that roughhousing can strengthen the parent-child bond while helping children build confidence, creativity, self-control, and resilience. Read more about the benefits of roughhousing here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sing...

📢 Mid-TN homeschoolers: Don't journey alone! 🗓️ Join The Curve Homeschool Conference on June 27, 2026. 📍 Located at Nossi College of Art & Design. ✨ Enjoy workshops, community, vendors, and student programs. 🤝 Perfect for both beginners and veteran educators.

Just woke up my homeschool high school senior at 12 noon. 😂 In his defense, he finished two dual enrollment classes yesterday and is wrapping up Calculus… so he’s basically in “graduated” mode. But I’m over here like: Congrats on your academic success… but you still need to get out of bed.” ☀️

Big thanks to Columbia State for creating spaces where students can relax and connect. The petting zoo at the Williamson campus today was a hit—and such a thoughtful way to support student well-being! @columbiastate.bsky.social

If luck is going around today, I’d like to put in a request ☘️ Nothing fancy—just a little more peace and a little less chaos 😄 What would you ask for?

Are you looking for the People’s State of the Union? www.youtube.com/live/iJmKpta... meidastouch.com

New to BlueSky 👋 I’m happy to chat about The Curve—Nashville’s secular homeschool enrichment community.

Eating healthy food can add years to your life. But how do you know if your diet is truly healthy? Take our quiz and find out:

Arkansas will drop its PBS affiliation and rebrand as “Arkansas TV” after losing federal support. This shift could affect how families access local news, kids’ shows, and emergency alerts. How do you think this will impact free educational content? url-shortener.me/33BC

It’s musical weekend at The Curve! 🎭 Come enjoy Mary Poppins Jr. performed by our amazing students. Tickets: nashvillehomeschoolers.com

There was a non-partisan alderman race in Williamson County TN today. I voted! 🗳️

Ugh! I think it's ridiculous.

It is VITALLY important that those of us who disagreed with Charlie Kirk on every point of politics and culture say LOUDLY that this shooting was an act of evil that should be condemned by every person with a single shred of decency. May light eternal shine upon him. apnews.com/live/utah-va...

Finish every day, and be done with it. You’ve done what you could; Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. —Ralph Waldo Emerson

Seriously --- Public radio plays a vital role in public safety by delivering crucial emergency information during crises like natural disasters. www.cbsnews.com/news/corpora...

Homeschooling in Middle TN? Enrollment for The Curve: Nashville’s Homeschool Enrichment closes tomorrow! We offer inclusive, hands-on enrichment classes for K–12 and a real sense of community. www.nashvillehomeschoolers.com/20252026 Reach out to talk about homeschool life in TN!

Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code breaker during World War II who was among the last survivors of a top-secret team of women that unscrambled messages to and from German U-boats, has died at 104.

I proudly support Early Head Start and Head Start—lifeline programs that provide high-quality early learning, health services, and family support to thousands of children and families with low incomes. These programs don’t just change lives…they build brighter futures. www.npr.org/2025/04/18/n...

USA Today reported last week that the President is considering eliminating Head Start, including Early Head Start, in his upcoming budget: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

The Trump administration has drafted a memo to Congress outlining its intent to end nearly all federal funding for public media, which includes NPR and PBS, according to a White House official who spoke to NPR.

The Curve Homeschool Conference is coming to Nashville this July! 🎉 Join us for a full day of inspiring speakers, practical sessions, and building community with other homeschoolers. 🌟 We’re thrilled to have Julie Bogart as a virtual keynote speaker! 🎤

“But the Emperor has nothing at all on!” said a little child. My high school son is diving into The Emperor’s New Clothes—reading, analyzing, and writing. He’s not one to shy away from tough topics, and I’m curious to see what connections he makes to our world today.

What are the “beauty subjects” or “little pocket lessons” you might start your homeschool day with that excite your children? How do you set the tone for learning each day? Watch this Instagram Stories video for ideas! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.instagram.com/stories/nash...

*New blog: "My anxiety has been higher before. Not much higher, though." Afternoon Update: Overnight Tonight & Saturday Concerns for Tornadoes, Intense Straight Line Winds, Large Hail, Lightning, and Flash Flooding. A walk through a complex system.

I’ve rarely felt as embarrassed to be an American and as sickened as I do today. Respect and diplomacy are essential on the world stage, but today’s Oval Office exchange showed neither. Supporting allies shouldn’t come with demands for gratitude. #StandWithUkraine

Join The Curve: Nashville’s Homeschool Enrichment for an interactive author workshop with award-winning writer Andrew Maraniss! Known for blending sports, history, and social justice in his storytelling, Andrew will inspire students to explore the power of writing. #Homeschool shorturl.at/VVzER

Does your little one want to hear the same book over and over and over again? The repetition can be a little maddening for us as parents, but for children it’s actually very beneficial. (Thread 🧵)

Bid on a boxed set of the Wild Robot trilogy (signed by me) to raise money for LA wildfire relief efforts! #books #lawildfires #TheWildRobot #childrensbooks #kidlitforlosangeles www.32auctions.com/organization...

Starting the year with collard greens for prosperity and black-eyed peas for luck—because who couldn’t use a little extra green and good fortune in 2025? 🍀🥬 Collard greens and black-eyed peas with corn bread for supper! #HappyNewYear2025