There is a strong connection between setting goals and maintaining the motivation required to successfully attain them. In fact, in the 1960’s, behavioral research led to an understanding of the correlation between these concepts; and theories were developed to shed …
Baseball practice, piano practice, dance class, after school activities, homework, family night, church activities – are our kids doing too much? It’s an epidemic that is sweeping through our homes. It’s about giving our kids what we never had growing …
Are old education methods getting in the way of new ones? In a world where technology advances quickly and access to information and the amount of information available increases, many think that old education methods are passé and the bold …
It’s an exciting time to be in education. Years of research on what’s effective in education are finally beginning to bear fruit and—hallelujah—administrators seem to be listening. If you’re a new teacher, you’ve probably been initiated into a learner-centered and …
Summer break, that’s the magical time of the year every child, and teacher thinks about during the stressful moments of school. Summer is the most exciting time of the year when both students and teachers take much needed time to …
Brain-training. Study-fitness. A work-out for the mind. What are we talking about? This article is all about keeping your mind sharp and exercising your knowledge over the summer break. This is important because it’s easy to forget the things you’ve …
Most people know that colleges do not just look at grades only but give a careful eye to extracurricular activities. The activities within which your son or daughter participates, will give the colleges a wider view of who they are …
School today looks much different than what you would have experienced as a child. Did you have a smart board, quiet room or media lessons when you were a student in middle or high school? Like most parents, the answer …
Every parent wants the absolute best for their child. When your child has special needs, it can be difficult to adjust your dreams for your child, and even know how to help your child be successful. Please keep in mind, …
Parents are always concerned with their students’ progress. Every student is different but there are benchmarks to look out for so that you can be aware and guide your student in their development and learning. Kindergarten At this grade level, …