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 …
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 …
Below is an article written by Dan Meyer who taught high school math to students who didn’t like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN, Good Morning America, Everyday With Rachel Ray, and TED.com. Click here …
The arts and music are ways in which kids can find an outlet to release their creative talents. Technology has provided everyone with a multitude of avenues in order to explore artistic abilities. Everyday, developers are coming out with more …
School or summer school is done for the day, it’s 5 p.m. and Johnny needs to start his homework for the next day. “It’s already done!” “I’ll do it later!” “Not now, Mom!” Sound familiar? Many parents have homework battles …
1. Let your child choose what they want to read Reading is for pleasure and children are not going to read if they are forced to or are not interested in what they’re reading. Talk to them about their interests …
“I can’t believe there’s only a couple months of school left. What can I do to help my child improve their grades?” Time is going by fast and it’s important for students to stay focused and on top of their …