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How To Highlight The Best In Your Students
Highlighting the best in your students is key to their success in your classroom. Encourage your students by identifying their best qualities then amplify them! Try out these fun ideas for your classroom Verbal praise Display student work Bulletin board full of weekly good deeds Certificates of achievement A positive note home, phone call or e-mail to a parent Class celebrations for reaching classroom goals Recognition Postive affirmations Stickers Treasure box Share praise! One of the best ways to highlight success in your classroom is with
Benefits of Outdoor Learning
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir Tweet Did you know that there are many benefits to playing outside? Hands-on outdoor activities have been shown to increase students’ excitement for learning and memory of the material. Outside play has been shown to increase confidence and creativity along with decision making and problem-solving skills. Need proof? According to Dr. Ming Kou, a researcher studying child behavior at the University of Illinois at Urbanda-Chapaign, “found that children
Life Is Adventure
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Sharing Adventures
Have you ever heard of the saying, “take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake”? A lot of us have limitations to our exploration which often include time, money, little ones at home or all of these. I encourage you this year to ‘TAKE THE TRIP!” Bring your classroom to life as you share your story. Invite your students to share experiences that they have had to spark their interests in the topic being covered. You will really learn about your students as you study
Homeschooling Basics for Beginners
Homeschooling is an adventure for the whole family! It is an opportunity for children to learn with their parents and study particular topics that target their interests! Homeschooling makes it possible to tailor to each of your children’s learning styles and instructional levels through an age-appropriate curriculum and activities centered around learning. There are many reasons parents choose to homeschool. A flexible schedule is one of the most common. Parents often choose to homeschool because they can provide more opportunities for travel, time with their children
Birth Order and Personalities
Did you know that your child’s birth order can influence their personality? As a parent, recognizing these unique differences can benefit the relationships your child has in their life with you and their siblings. An article written by Scientific America, Does Birth Order Affect Personality, shares that the psychology of siblings ‘birth order’ results in their personalities being quite unique. The article suggests that the individual attention first-born children receive early in life may be beneficial to their cognitive abilities throughout life. Often first-born children are leaders in their
Amanda Merrill
