Attention!
There is one undeniable fact in education. If the learner is not paying attention learning is impossible. You can choose […]
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GRIT!
Aristotle believed that tenacity was one of the most valued virtues. I am reminded of the 10 000 hour rule…
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The Pygmalion Effect and Unrealised Expectations
I believe that what you think becomes your reality. I also believe that children are taught what to think about
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Punishment! To Rule or Not to Rule.
This is not a nice word. It conjures up personal memories from our youth, I time when a teacher scolded
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Open Letter to Helicopter Parents
I am an adult with children of my own. Two years ago my mom passed away and I thought I
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How to Help with Homework
You’re not looking for right answers to worksheet work, you’re looking for right answers that enable your child to learn
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Teaching Children How to Fail
“If we don’t have the skills to get back up, we may not risk falling.” Brene Brown[/caption] We can’t expect
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Calm in the chaos
When things come to us out of their order, things can go haywire. Have you noticed children who seem scatter-brained,