There are many ways – small and large – that a parent can help their child learn the skills he or she needs to be successful.
Parent Involvement
Genius Hour to Genius Summer?
I’ve read with great interest several blog posts and Twitter conversations about the idea of “Genius Hour.” The basic idea is that students are given some regular time in class, for example an hour every Friday afternoon, to work on a
Tradition: Book for Christmas
I heard this idea from a friend a couple of years ago and latched onto it immediately: Leave a gift-wrapped book at the end of your child’s bed to find on Christmas morning. It gives them something to open immediately
Fall Inservice Days
As a teacher, I always loved fall Inservice Days. It was always a great time to get new ideas – I knew my students, had a routine started, but still had the rest of the year to try new things,