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Masterly Inactivity: Go Play!

The demands placed on children today to learn and perform can cause quite a bit of stress. While I encourage a challenging environment and think nothing ill of competition, especially when engaged with oneself, there is a time to play. Children learn through play and express what they have learned through play. Masterly inactivity is when a parent steps back and allows the child the freedom to play within boundaries. Every mom needs time to relax and step out of the front of the classroom as much as every child needs time to play. What is Masterly Inactivity? Masterly inactivity … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: March 10-16

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Many issues have been addressed this week in education. With Spring Breaks and vacations arising, some of you may not be spending as much at your computer. Here is a flashback of the week just in case you happened to miss some of the articles. Saturday, March 10 My Child Misbehaves at School but Not at Home Children often seem to have two personalities. Many parents are amazed at how their child acts differently when he/she is at school verses at home. Some children act better when away from parents and other children act worse. If you are hearing reports … Continue reading →

My Child Misbehaves at School but Not at Home

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It seems that most children, even from birth, have two personalities. They tend to change between the two depending on their company. Children tend to move back and forth between “I’m with mommy” mode and “mommy is not here” mode. Babysitters and family members have always told me that my children are less dependent and whiny when I am not around. Children tend to be more comfortable and relaxed around their main caregivers. Therefore, their attitude may be more outgoing, strong willed, or needy when they are with very familiar company. One comment that I hear very often from kindergarten … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: March 3 – March 9

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Education is a hot topic among our society. Most people have developed some form of opinion about at least one educational issue. I want to thank the ones of you reading my articles and sharing your opinions with me. I hope that you enjoyed this week’s articles. Saturday, March 3 B.E.A.R. Books The primary classes in my school use organizational books to communicate with parents. The books are a great way for teachers and parents to stay in touch. I outline the set-up of the books and describe the benefits of having an organizational tool. Monday, March 5 Homework Parents, … Continue reading →

Teachers

A while back, Kay Siders wrote an article entitled, Can You Describe the Perfect Teacher? I wanted to respond then but never found the time. As a part-time substitute teacher and a mother of four school-aged children, I wanted to add my two cents, so here goes: There are no perfect teachers, and I don’t think parents expect perfection. Personally, I expect teachers to stick to academics and leave social issues to parents (unless those issues are an integral part of the curriculum, which would then allow the parent the opportunity to opt out). I don’t think a teacher has … Continue reading →

Education A to Z: B for Behavior

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As many of you know, I am starting a series of blogs about education, going down the alphabet focusing on a topic starting with each letter. I have already discussed the letter A for attendance in a previous blog. I want to discuss another important education topic: behavior. Behavior, it is important. Trust me when I say this. What do teachers want to see from students in their classrooms? Students who are eager to learn, who are polite, respectful and enjoyable. Now, we know that not all kids are like this, but really, it is what we all wish for. … Continue reading →

Survive the Drive: How to Get Your Kids to Behave in the Car

Are family car trips maddening enough to send you into irritation overdrive? Ever wonder what you can do to make things “run” a bit smoother? With seven children, I’ve learned some techniques for keeping things calm in the car. Depending on your child’s age, type of behavior problems, and cognitive ability, you might select one of the following options: 1. Involve the kids in an activity. It’s hard to squabble or whine while you’re having fun. Get the kids playing a game of “I spy,” or “bingo.” And on long trips, portable DVD players can be worth their weight in … Continue reading →