Heading back to school after summer break can be tough. Make the transition to early mornings and structured routines easier with our roundup of essential school supplies that every classroom needs (and every teacher loves). Whether they’re first-timers or seasoned educators, all teachers know that the key to successful classroom management starts with the right … Continue reading Classroom Must-Haves Every Teacher Loves
When you’re writing report card comments and progress reports, it can be a real puzzle to get across how each student is doing. But here’s the deal: kick things off with the good stuff. We’re talking about the wins, the high-fives, the “I’m doing awesome” moments. By including assessments of both academic achievements and personal … Continue reading Mastering the Art of Insightful Report Card Comments
For those of us parenting through these uncertain times, one thing has felt absolutely certain: our children have not been getting all the education they have needed or would normally receive. And now summer is here. Our children need to be outdoors running, swimming, reestablishing connections to others and to the world that once was. … Continue reading Lessons in Empathy and Proactivity: Two Great Summer Reads for Upper Elementary Students and Middle Schoolers
Your child is reading a novel. That is a good thing! But you might actually like to know a bit more about the subject: What lessons or ideas does the novel have to offer? What is my child taking from it? How well is my child understanding it? Why this book? If you are like … Continue reading 5 Parent Hacks for Discussing a Novel You Haven’t Read