by | Aug 14, 2015 | Kids, School, Uncategorized
By law, schools are required to report violent incidents and states are required to make that information public. Few states are following this mandate. In the aftermath of yet another agonizing, senseless school shooting, it’s impossible not to ask how can we prevent...
by | Aug 14, 2015 | Kids, School, Uncategorized
From the school board to the statehouse, the food served at school is the focus of debate.The statistics that started the food fights are familiar: One in five U.S. children is overweight, and increasing numbers of them are developing type 2 diabetes, an illness that...
by G.Marinakis | Sep 25, 2014 | Kids, Methods, School, Uncategorized
Squirrels. That is what they remind me of. We were all that age once and we were all just like squirrels! Have you ever watched a squirrel? Zoom, freeze for two seconds, flick tail, and repeat. The trick for being a successful middle school teacher is holding their...
by | Sep 25, 2014 | Kids, School, School Objects, Uncategorized
You can’t go wrong with a shopping list of basics and things to keep your student organized. What’s the smart way to shop for school supplies? Eliminate the guesswork by getting a list from your child’s teacher ahead of time or waiting until school starts to...
by | Jul 25, 2014 | Kids, Methods, School, Uncategorized
Human beings are innately social, from the first smile in infancy to the later joy of reunions with lifelong friends. But at no life stage is belonging and befriending more vital than in middle childhood. As a baby and preschooler, your child makes her primary...
by | Jul 25, 2014 | Kids, Methods, School, Uncategorized
Starting kindergarten is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life. Here are some tips to help you decide whether your child will be socially, academically and physically prepared to start “big-kids” school. School districts around the country differ widely in...
