Consistency vs Intensity We’ve all heard the saying, “Slow and Steady Wins the Race.” You may have read the familiar story of the Tortoise and the Hare to your children. We all know how the slow but determined tortoise defeats the fast but overconfident hare. The message and moral of this classic story also relate...Read More
If you have a family road trip this summer and are starting to get worried about the long journey, take a look at some great ways to pass the time! There are a lot of fun games to play with your kids that are entertaining for people of all ages. Who knows, it may even...Read More
We all know that most kids are fans of games – as well as many adults! When our kids go through preschool, we probably hear how they use play-based learning. This is how kids learn turn-taking, basic math skills, sentence structure, etc. However, for some reason, once children reach school age, the idea of “learning...Read More
When asking parents how they plan to keep their children’s skills sharp over the summer, most people mention practicing math and reading. Yes, these subjects are important and should be practiced almost every day to prevent summer learning loss. However, there are so many more opportunities for your child to learn and grow beyond paper-pencil...Read More
We made it to summer! Bring on the backyard barbeques, pool parties, and summer vacations. We count down the days for this time of year! Don’t get me wrong, summer is SUCH a special time for families. Some of our greatest childhood memories maybe include catching fireflies outside, watching fireworks, or going on a road...Read More
Relationships are IMPORTANT! As an elementary teacher in a public school, one of my favorite aspects of the job was truly getting to know my students. Each year, I welcomed a new group of students with eager and open arms. I couldn’t wait to discover their unique interests, likes, dislikes, and learning styles. I watched...Read More
Does anyone else get nervous before parent-teacher conferences? Is it just me? Walking into a parent-teacher conference feels a little bit like walking into the lion’s den. Here’s the thing…I’m the teacher. Yea…it’s hard on all of us. I am the teacher, but I am also a parent. And I know the stress from both...Read More
