Blog Posts
What’s A Penny? A Valuable Tool to Change Behavior & Teach Economics at the Same Time
I was at a book fair and overheard a kindergartner ask the librarian, “What’s that?” She replied, “That’s a penny.” Then he asked, “What’s a ...
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ADD is a Misused Label
Labeling children can often be more destructive than helpful, and can prevent us from discovering the real reason behind the behaviors being manifested. I recently ...
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A Procrastinator’s Secret
Working with procrastinators for over 48 years has been very telling. Some procrastinators are simply over scheduled and lack time-management strategies. A good number of ...
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Math Placement: Can You Really Get Them Ahead?
I recently met with a fifth grader. HIs mother thought I would be the best person to catch her son up so he could be ...
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Children’s Mistakes Bring Big Rewards: Engagement
Kids say the darnedest things. My friend’s granddaughter was excited about her first day in first grade. We’ll call her Suzy for story telling purposes. ...
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The Aftermath of Covid on Line Learning: RELIEVE YOURSELF OF THE NIGHTLY DRAMA ASSOCIATED WITH HOMEWORK!
Working with children who have been on-line for a year and watching them transition into the regular classroom, I have witnessed some new challenges for ...
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