The Language Of Learning
As an educator I struggle with some aspects of how things play out in our schools. Let me first say that I’ve never taught in a K-12 classroom. But I have taught at the university level and trained in...
View ArticleBe Sure You Ask The Right Questions
Do you talk to your child about his/her school day each day? If not, you definitely should. It’s one of those little BIG things that makes a huge difference in your child’s general emotional state and...
View ArticleOn The Track And In The Classroom
The only thing better than watching your child achieve a “personal best” performance is seeing them do it after stalling at the gate and coming back to pick off each rider one by one until he achieves...
View ArticleTips For Engaging & Learning With Your Child
When was the last time you studied or learned something new? When was the last time you developed a new skill? If you have to think too hard about this then you might be making a mistake that will...
View ArticleDo You Know The Six Levels Of Learning?
As a learner, there are few things I have found to be as valuable to me as the model I’m sharing in this article. I didn’t learn of this model until I had completed my undergraduate education. But as a...
View ArticleIndividualized Learning
You don’t often hear locus of control being addressed in discussions about learning and education. But, whether or not a learner has an internal or an external locus of control has a significant impact...
View ArticleBittersweet Chocolate
A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the portion of Germany that was once (not so long ago) Communist East Germany. It was an awesome trip and my husband, son, and I had a wonderful time. We...
View ArticleA New Year A New Person (7th Grade)
Originally Posted August 2014 For many of us, it’s time for our kids to return to school. If your household is anything like ours, you and your kids might have mixed feelings about this time of year....
View ArticleLearning To Walk In Wisdom
Originally Posted September 2014 It’s been a busy few weeks, but we are now well into 7th grade. He’s had his first quizzes and exams. He has had his first football game. He appears to be doing well...
View ArticleLike Your Life Depends On It
I was an average student in my formative years. In some courses I was below average. In others I was above average. But overall, I was average. It wasn’t that I hated school or anything; but nor did I...
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