Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Just the thought of report cards causes the strongest parent among … Continue reading Dealing with Report Cards
Education
Seasons Change
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. The light has changed. It is soft and golden. It shimmers down through the leaves creating … Continue reading Seasons Change
Let Them Fail
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. You read that title right. Let your kids fail. I know that … Continue reading Let Them Fail
Be Still
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Labor Day. The first holiday of the school year. It always seems to me to take … Continue reading Be Still
Reluctant Readers
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. I hear over and over again parents (and teachers too) who … Continue reading Reluctant Readers
It’s Not About Test Scores
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. As teachers it is hard not to have your identity wrapped up in student performance. The … Continue reading It’s Not About Test Scores
Homework Wars
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. We’ve all had them. The meltdowns. The frustrations. The total breakdowns. … Continue reading Homework Wars
Guest Blog
I was going to write a new blog, but when I saw this I thought it too important and well written not to share. From Glennon Melton. Thanks for acknowledging and respecting teachers. Well said Glennon! http://momastery.com/blog/2015/12/02/what-to-say/
Sunday Afternoon Blues
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations and tips to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Sunday Afternoon Blues are experienced by most teachers on a weekly basis, right after … Continue reading Sunday Afternoon Blues
Pointers for Parents
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. I don’t know when the relationship between parents and teachers became … Continue reading Pointers for Parents