Homework….A Powerful Strategy to Motivate Students
One concern I often hear from parents is that their child doesn’t like to read and that doing homework quickly becomes a tug of war! The increased demands of the …
Is the Pen Mightier Than the Keyboard?
Is the pen really mightier than the keyboard? According to current research the answer is a resounding yes! Technology is now an integral and necessary part of our society, …
My child has no friends at school!
Dear Teacher, My child comes home from school everyday in a bad mood. He tells me he has no one to play with during recess, and is lonely. He has …
The Science of Creativity
How can we instill creativity in children? As adults how can we get our own creative juices flowing? What factors bring creativity to the forefront for all of us? Find out …
Three Little Known Secrets of Successful Leaders
Great leaders inspire those around them. What makes a great leader? Regardless of age, it isn’t what you think! While there is no magic bullet, there are three factors that …
My child is a struggling reader. Should I get him tested to rule out learning disabilities?
Dear Teacher, My child is in second grade and reading has always been difficult for him. He was barely on grade level in kindergarten and first grade and now is …
My child is falling behind in reading!
Dear Teacher, My child’s teacher has informed me that she only went up one reading level this quarter on her most recent assessment. I don’t want her to fall behind. …
It’s o.k. to make mistakes.
As a reading teacher, the first lesson at the beginning of every school year revolves around getting to know my students and giving them an opportunity to get to know …
Help! My child hates to read!
Dear Teacher, My daughter hates reading! I’ve tried everything to no avail. I thought as she got older she would eventually change her attitude toward reading, but things are getting …
How do you know that?
Has someone ever stated with conviction an opinion on a particular topic or something they considered factual that you thought was wrong? If so, how did you handle it? Did …