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Watching History Age
In The Forward yesterday, there was an article that brought into question the way that the Jewish community approaches Holocaust education. The article looks at the way kids and teens are being educated about the Holocaust, and I can’t help but see myself in it. It explains that for years ... Read More
Step Up to Writing: A Tool for the Reluctant Writer
Some kids are naturally great writers – but some aren’t. Although there are a number of cool strategies for teaching writing (Six Traits, Writers’ Workshop, The Writing Process) the holistic approach to writing isn’t always effective for the student who just doesn’t have a knack for written communication. The struggling ... Read More
How to Use Real World Examples to Make Math Interesting and Applicable
Why do so many students lack interest when it comes to learning math? One student told me that she might have a more intense passion for learning subjects like pre-algebra and geometry if she thought that she would actually need to use what she learned later in life. When asked, ... Read More
Developing Autonomy for Your Child with ADHD
In the field of parenting children with ADHD, the topic of developing children’s autonomy is too often neglected. Experts as diverse as parenting specialist Jim Fay and New York Times bestselling author and motivation expert Daniel Pink recognize the extreme importance of this trait. Effectively developing autonomy has tremendous benefits ... Read More
Physics Is as Fun as Playing in the Sand
While students often see the summer as a time to leave the classroom behind and head for the beach, lake, or pool with their friends, I always like to remind them of all the scientific principles they’re unknowingly learning about while cooling off. Whether its simple ideas like the “every ... Read More