Often reading comprehension comes up as a question for families and instructors. This is reasonable – given we read to understand and acquire knowledge. However, screening for comprehension with an assessment tool rarely felt like it got it right. Below … Read More
Hi friends, I am WAY into teaching handwriting – both manuscript & cursive – and ALSO: Learning TYPING is still very important. My recommendation: Teach keyboarding skills young and properly. Proper typing skills are essential for all of us – … Read More
This book is a delight! √ Clever designs surprised my students (and me!). √ Adorable animals charmed me right away. √ Cute humor brought smiles. See my Instagram Post for more pictures and comments. I am using it in February … Read More
Maybe your littles don’t love the alphabet, letters, and reading quite yet… I have started with many K and 1st graders who were just like, “Uh – that has letters – no thanks!” (They didn’t say it exactly like that…but … Read More
Throughout the wonderful mindfulness training I received, I wanted to find something that would suit my kiddos who might not do well from the get-go with a sitting-breathing approach. My students need multi-sensory learning in all its forms. They benefit … Read More
Wondering how to help a wiggly or inattentive kiddo manage the struggle of hanging in there during learning? Fidgets to the Rescue! What? Thinking those just provide further distraction? Or some toy – when serious work needs be done here?!? … Read More
Anxiety anyone? Um, we didn’t order it – but here it is. We can empower our kids and ourselves to leash that anxiety beast with Summer Batte’s recent release (2021), “Name & Tame Your Anxiety” from Free Spirit Publishing. I … Read More
Let me know your thoughts, questions, or if there are topics that you would like to see. Learn Better? This book summary has tips for more effective learning, with an emphasis on the “how” of learning. This is big part … Read More
How do you handle transitions? Whether you are an educator, parent, or learner – change gives rise to a tangled knot of responses. Excitement, sadness, anxiety, hope. Transitions can be uncomfortable, even when they are rich with promise and opportunities. … Read More
Habits can fade in and out easily ~ solid goals offer a place to ground them. Here are 5 solid gold goals for a framework of habit-building. As the year number flips one higher, humans naturally reflect on the ups and … Read More
