How Long Does it Really Take to Change a Habit?
We are driven by our habits. In fact, our lives revolve around them! We have a tendency to think of habits as personal, which they are. However, whether we realize …
Why Do We Procrastinate and Ways to Win!
What is something that has been on your “to do list” for more than a week, month, or even a year? If you’re like most people you can name several …
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 …
Divers, Coach and Boys – Trust Conquers All!
Grace under pressure is what was exhibited by the Navy seal team, the 12 boys who were trapped and their coach Ekkapol “Ake” Chantawong. As with every successful outcome there …
Amber Fitts & Sarah Stallings
This year I was involved in the 49th North Carolina Reading Association Conference and through sheer luck decided to attend a presentation given by Amber Fitts and Sarah Stallings. To say …
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 …
What Makes People Tick?
What motivates us? Why are some students driven to learn, while others won’t crack a book unless they have to? Have you ever wondered why we do the things we …
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 …