Student, teacher, and even parent attitude all are what students are affected by on a daily basis.  If your friend doesn't like Coldplay, neither will you.  But, if your parents feel like math isn't something you need then you wont excel at it either.  Students, teachers, and parents play a primary role in what students want to learn.  Everyday I ...

''I think I just had a conference with a parent and I don't even teach their kid!'' I replied, ''How did you let that happen?'' ''When she came in I couldn't really understand her so I just faked it for a few minutes thinking I'd figure out who she was.  By the time I realized that I didn't really teach her son it was too late to say ...

Posting by CobraCaroline Do you know a child who loves snakes? How about a child who loves exploring in the park and asks questions about every leaf, rock, and worm?  Or a child who wants to know how an airplane flies or what makes the trash truck so loud?  If so, you know a child who is interested in science. While hiking in the cold winter ...

I admit my attention span is short and I m tired of using the word Occupy.  But I feel as strong as ever about my views on education.  It is in this context that the following video becomes relevant.  Imagine if you will entering a classroom where the teacher is disengaged, irrelevant and unresponsive to student needs.  Then compare that to what ...

The school year is just getting swinging.  You have been given the task of hiring and hosting this year’s school assemblies.  You have finished hiring your performers – now it’s time to get ready for the show. Step One:  Choosing the Right Location for the Show A variety of factors make up a good school assembly performance space. Availability ...

One of the shows that I used to watch as a kid was The Cosby Show. I still value the wisdom and humor of Bill Cosby as one of the most influential forces in my life, personally. The show itself, which featured the life lessons of the loveable Huxtable family, lives in the annals of [...]

Are you in charge of booking assemblies for your school?  If so, this article will help make the whole process easier for you, your school and your performers. Step 1:  Find Performers Animal programs, musicians, puppet shows, and all kinds of educational performances for schools are available across the United States.  In most locations, there ...

Ms. Dorothy, I am a working lady. My daughter is 2years and 4 months old, she is able to speak fluently in her mother tongue, and understands English as well. In my absence she is taken care by my Mother in law. She got admitted to pre-kindergarten or nursery on 13th June. She goes to school in school van, her school timings are 8.30 am to 11.30 ...

As a classroom teacher I feel just as much responsibility for my students learning during the summer months as I do during the school year. I want them to have a balanced summer filled with fun and learning support at home so they can begin the next school year right where they left off in my classroom. Unfortunately, research shows that ...

I honestly am not sure if I posted this already.  I may have about 6 or 7 months ago, but I could not find it.  So I am posting this pic again.  It is so true!!!!