What should teachers’ professional development (PD) sessions consist of? Parents often wonder if teachers’ upcoming PD experiences will address their children’s needs. Here’s information about PD, including suggestions to help determine if such offerings are robust.
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Helping Kids Develop Confidence
How does confidence develop? What are some misconceptions, and what fundamentals are required for confidence to build over time? Discover five useful strategies to help kids become more confident, plus other ways to support them.
Suggestions for Kids: How to Get Motivated!
The tips presented here are FOR KIDS—(please share with them)—so they can realize how to become motivated and stay motivated, and experience the joy and fulfilment that ensue.
Next-Levelling: Going Beyond the Here-and-Now
Next-levelling—increasing abilities, knowledge, skillsets, and more—is enabling! It involves extending oneself and reaching for horizons, and it requires effort and determination. Find out how to support and encourage kids’ advancement.
Home-Based Learning
There’s an old adage: “Home is where the heart is.” Home is also where learning transpires, families bond, encouragement abounds, and endless possibilities ignite young minds. Find out more in this article on home-based learning.
Classroom Must-Haves
What contributes to an optimal classroom dynamic? Here are ten questions to consider, positioned in the context of an A-list of “must-haves.” These important elements apply to other learning environments, too!
Finding the Right Educational Fit for Your Child
“Each child has their own unique learning needs and preferences….” In this blog, Dr. Joanne Foster shares a “call to action,” offering 10 “fitting” suggestions to help kids overcome challenges, and engage in meaningful learning.