Monthly Archives: May 2010

One Size Does Not Fit All (Grade Levels)

In a recent post, I wrote about my wife (“Mrs. M”), a substitute teacher who needed to be always prepared for the mysteries and challenges her day might present.  For Mrs. M., knowing the grade level and age range of the students she is about to teach is probably the most essential piece of the puzzle.  … Continue reading One Size Does Not Fit All (Grade Levels) »

Summer Smackdown! How to Kick Summer Gap to the Curb

If you were to ask your children what their favorite part of the school year is, I bet they’d say summer.  And why wouldn’t they?  To them, it’s a time to sleep in, catch up on TV and movies, hang out with friends, and send even more text messages.  It’s two months of freedom from … Continue reading Summer Smackdown! How to Kick Summer Gap to the Curb »