By Jody Amable Success: it’s what every parent wants for their child, and according to two researchers, anyone is capable of achieving it. Researchers Jeff Brown and Mark J. Fenske say that contrary to popular assumption, people aren’t just born into lucky circumstances that create winners; anyone can train their brain to think like one. Here […]
Cindy Harrison and Joellen Killion The ways teachers can lead are as varied as teachers themselves. Teacher leaders assume a wide range of roles to support school and student success. Whether these roles are assigned formally or shared informally, they build the entire school’s capacity to improve. Because teachers can lead in a variety of […]
Craft activities are fun for everyone, but for children on the autism spectrum, the opportunity to explore color, shape, and sensory experiences can stimulate attention, foster calm, and create loads of fun! Here are 10 activities that teachers and parents love to do with their special needs children. 1. Create a Shredded Flower Bouquet. Who knew […]
A teacher’s job extends far beyond academics. While teachers are hired to develop children’s skills and abilities in academics like reading, writing, history, geography, and math, there is a lot more going on in the classroom than meets the eye. Opportunities abound for students to develop hope, fairness, humor, valor, appreciation, and many other character […]
Everyone talks about great coaches — and for good reasons.Coaches are key players in making sports experiences enjoyable and gratifying for youth. Not only do coaches help kids have fun but they also play an important role in positive youth development.Good coaches help individuals and teams win. But that is only part of their jobs. […]
Written by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC Regardless of how last year went the new school year starts off full of promise and potential. Let’s take a moment and look at some strategies that can improve the probability of a successful school year for both you and your child. 1. Goals – Yours and Theirs One of […]
Look and Listen Some of us find it easier to absorb auditory rather than visual information. Reading information out loud while reading increases the chance of better remembering it later, since we use more than one modality to code. Write, don’t type Typing your notes into the computer may be great for posterity but writing […]
Everyone makes mistakes and children are no exception. What’s important is how we learn from them. Yet, children grow up in a society that pressures them to be perfect and intelligent – to achieve the highest SAT scores, land prized scholarships, and get into the best universities. Parents reinforce this pressure at home when they […]
by Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD Lifelong learning is a buzzword in 21st century education. And for good reason. Becoming a seeker of lifelong learning is critical in today’s fast-changing world. Learning is not only a matter of absorbing information but a process of developing many other internal skills, like curiosity, perseverance, and the ability to tackle tough challenges. […]
by Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD Are you raising emotionally intelligent children? Is your child’s teacher building a culture of social and emotional intelligence in the classroom? What methods are working? Emotional intelligence has become a popular term since Daniel Golemanauthored his book with the same title in 1995. Several decades of research not only confirms the importance of teaching kids […]
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