Teach Bookmarking
In my time working with children I have discovered that bookmarking websites is a common hole in their tech know-how. Yet, it is something t
Family Calendar
While digital calendars accessible by smart phones work best for the way that many of us adults manage our lives, a physical calendar will b
Getting Ahead of Disorganization
To be clear, losing track of one's possessions is not a moral failing. So many things that are out of a child's control can contribu
What is a flipped class, and why are they showing up more often?
In traditional teacher-centered classrooms, information is presented in lecture style. There might be pauses for demonstrations, practice...
The Power of Positivity
The best advice I ever received in my teacher training was "Look for the good." In the daily grind and the chaos of a classroom (or home...
Making Homework Less Work
The famous words “Homework! Oh, Homework!/ I hate you! You stink!” from poet Jack Prelutsky have resonated with many children and their...