Recent ArticlesThe Homework ProblemIsn't homework essential for getting kids to internalize skills and become solid in their new learning? Keeps them busy and out of trouble... and no harm in that, right? Research says it's not so clear that it helps... and the social-emotional effects may be grave. Here's an excerpt from a new article in the Washington Post: Why we’re getting the homework question wrong Two recent studies have fueled a growing debate over how much homework Read more » Learning The World Peace GameThis is an outrageously cool example of great learning -- head, heart, and hands all together. Real questions, real challenge, and real meaning -- not "dumbed down." Imagine if all our teachers had this depth of insight and "spark of genius" to engage students this deeply... it's SO POSSIBLE to give children this gift and meet our responsibility to the future. Three great quotes: "Mr. Hunter, he's a brain stretcher." "One of the things Read more » 14 Tips for Helping Children with Emotional IntelligenceAn excellent post by Elizabeth O'Shea with 14 clear, powerful ideas about being an emotionally intelligent parent. Here are the first 3 - how would it be to put these into action? 1. Accept our children’s emotions and emotional responses ‘That must have been really frustrating’ ‘Wow, you are showing me how angry you feel’ ‘That’s great, I can tell how excited you are’ ‘it can be tough when friends let you down like that.’ Read more » |
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