Dear Brilliant Brainiacs,
We did it.
We made it through Maycember. That mythical beast of a month where time bends, chaos reigns, and exhaustion hits a little different.
Now? It’s June.
A new month.
A deep breath.
A doorway to rediscovery.
And I want to invite you into something special.
🍇 The Gripes to Grapes Summer Sanity Series begins TOMORROW!
If you’re craving a way to refuel your spirit and get some real-deal professional learning credit, this is your sign. Stephanie Higgs and I are trying something DIFFERENT. And it all stars tomorrow!
More information is available at brianhousand.com/gripes-to-grapes
🗓 Live sessions begin Wednesday, June 4 at 1pm ET
(But don’t worry—they’ll be recorded and posted if your hammock calls.)
👉 6 hours of professional learning credit in the month of June
👉 Only $50
👉 PLUS: You’ll receive the Gripes to Grapes Companion Guide—absolutely FREE.
And let me tell you, this is not your average handout.
The Companion Guide is 144 reflection-rich, soul-reviving pages packed with:
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Thought-provoking prompts
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Sparkly provocations
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Self-care check-ins (the kind that actually help)
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And space to reclaim the magical unicorn version of YOU
Because this whole experience began with a conversation—Stephanie and I asking:
How do we do this better?
Why does it feel like we’re always on the edge?
What if we created something that offered restoration, not more responsibility?
So we did.
And now we want to offer you a sneak peek of what is one of my favorite pages.
This is one of dozens of strategies from the Companion Guide to help you move from exhaustion to intentionality.
If you can’t join us live, no worries! The session will be recorded and uploaded. We’ll also launch online discussion boards and interactive activities so we can keep the conversation going and growing.
🗓 Here’s Where I’ll Be This Summer
Want to know what’s happening Inside Brian’s Brain this summer? Here’s a peek at what I’m up to:
📍 June 5 – TeacherCon 25 in Chesterfield, VA 🔑🎵
📺 June 17 – Season Finale of The Great Teacher Alliance (S2E10)
🌟 July 13–17 – Confratute in Storrs, CT – Magic happens here
🧪 July 21 – The Secret Sauce Society Virtual Extravaganza – A flavor explosion of curiosity, creativity, and connection
🍎 August 4–5 – Gallia-Vinton ESC in Jackson, OH
🎤 August 12 – Jordan School District in West Jordan, UT 🔑🎵
And in between? I’ll be writing, reflecting, and probably chasing metaphorical rabbits down creative rabbit holes.
🌱 Have You Planted Your SEED?
If you're looking to nurture curiosity, ignite critical thinking, and identify gifted potential in grades 3–8, you’ll want to check out SEED: Silverquicken Episodes for Enrichment and Diagnosis.
It’s packed with mysterious, puzzle-filled adventures designed to:
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Challenge students with creative, open-ended thinking
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Spark inquiry and collaboration
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Offer diagnostic insight into how learners think
Perfect for enrichment, talent identification, or just making school more interesting.
Because when kids say, “Can we do more SEED today?” you know you’ve planted something powerful.
👉 Learn more or grab your copy at https://silverquicken.com/product/seed-book
So, let’s make this summer intentional.
Let’s make it transformational.
Let’s make it FUN again.
Let the summer begin.
And let it begin with YOU.
With curiosity and gratitude,
🧠 Brian
P.S. If you’ve already registered for Gripes to Grapes—THANK YOU. If not, your unicorn self deserves this. Join us here. 🦄
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