In todays world, there is unfortunately a lot of bad news on the TV and Internet and the negative behavior of others can really impact young children. Violence, shootings, burglaries, bullying – it’s everywhere and we can’t stop the actions …
Then end of the school year is approaching very quickly. This is the time when many students start slowing down or falling behind in classes. Think of this as the final leg of a race – you want to end …
What is STEM? The letters stand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and it is an acronym used to represent all of these fields interrelated together. There is an increasing number of jobs that incorporate all of these skills and …
The school year has just begun! Children that are in elementary school often need guidance about how to be a good student and help in developing effective habits that they can carry with them into junior high, high school, and …
Students entering high school can be overwhelmed by some of the changes that take place with balancing homework and studying time. “How do I study?” I have heard this question numerous times as an educator. There is not one right way …
What is intrinsic motivation? Intrinsic motivation is the internal desire to want to learn something or want the outcome. In order for a student to be intrinsically motivated, they need to be interested in the subject and engaged in the learning …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder in which children experience difficulty with social interactions, become fixated with particular topics or have a tendency to do the same thing over and over. Each situation is very unique and it’s important …
Each child is so unique in the ways that they learn. Does your child like to explore the world around them? Does he/she prefer talking to people and enjoy reading? Does your child like pictures, charts and likes to write? …
Most of my blog posts are inspired by the work I do with my high school students. This post is inspired by my own children–ages 6 and 7. My children attend a Spanish immersion school, where they receive 90% of …
Are boys and girls really that different? What do you think of right away when you picture the ‘typical’ little boy or girl? Picture a kindergarten classroom. As you scan the room you see a bunch of little boys playing …