Written by admin on April 2, 2008.
A class trip to Washington DC produced an interesting teaching opportunity for Mrs. Harper as she accompanied a small group of sixth-graders to the subway station. The station attendant asked them if they were on their way to ride the escalator. “What escalator?” two of the students asked simultaneously. “The second-longest escalator in the world,” he replied, “and it’s at the end of the green line, about twenty minutes from here. It’s part of the subway system.” [More]
Written by admin on March 9, 2008.
Ten Rules for Talking to Your Children about Grades
By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
My teen came home with a poor report cart. How do I talk to her about it?
· I want to praise my son for his recent grades but I don’t want to go overboard. How should I handle it?
· What do you say to a child who has a decent report card but you know they could do so much better? [More]
Written by admin on February 25, 2008.
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Written by admin on February 24, 2008.
Guide your child to some great books to read. The Association for Library Service to Children has several lists located on their website some of which include winners of the Newbery Award.
Newbery Award Winners From 1922 - Present
Written by admin on February 21, 2008.
Silent Mentoring
By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
“Hello, Jasmine,” Mrs. Roberts said as she passed the thirteen-year-old middle-schooler in the hall between classes. Deliberate and sustained eye contact accompanied the simple greeting. Jasmine nodded, and both student and educator continued on their way toward separate destinations. [More]
