Many times it is the simple things that make all the difference in learning. Here is a list of tips that I share with most students in...

"Children don't say, 'I had a hard day, can we talk?' They say, 'Will you come play with me?'" Wow, when I saw this quote, I was not...

I once had a professor in my teacher preparation program state that the biggest influence on a child's success in the classroom is the...

Students are told they need to study by parents and teachers, know they need to do it, want to please and perform well- but do not know...

Teaching for over a decade has led me to see that there are some school supplies that never make it on the list but are vital to success...

As the sun warms up our lives, it is up to us to allow our children time outside. I know many who want their children to grow...

Many teachers, schools and libraries compile summer reading lists for students. While, of course, we want to be sure to honor the...

This poem- I make sure that my, very battered, copy of this poem always finds a place on the wall of my classroom because it reminds me...

During this season in education, most families need emotional support. Of course, academic understanding is what I strive to provide for...

In July, we celebrate our nation's independence. As we celebrate with our families and children, it is important to model inner freedom....

In my experience as a teacher - almost ALL former home school students are more secure, self-controlled, and kind hearted people in the...

Neuro- scientists like Carolyn Leaf have been proving that the brain is malleable and that it’s processing abilities can be made more...