3 is Not the Charm for Michigan Third Grade Education Reading Law
Any competent teacher knows that whatever elementary school grade being taught, (s)he will have at least that many reading levels. So, a...
Make Summer Learning Important
“No more teachers; no more books…” is a familiar summer chant on the last day of the school year. Almost three months without studies, so...
The Ability to Analyze
April is Autism month. I like it when a month is dedicated to something specific. It gives us a scheduled opportunity to learn and think...
March is Reading Month
March is Reading Month. The wonderful ways to connect to books are being especially promoted this month. Did you know that March is the...
Black History Month
Each February Black History Month is celebrated in many different ways in the classroom and in homes as a time for Americans to focus on...
Vacation Days
Beaches, barbecues, sleeping late, catching fireflies, and visiting art fairs or ethnic festivals, we look forward to summer and the fun...
Preparing for the End of the School Year
With the end of the school year fast approaching it is important to help students prepare for the next grade and stay focused for finals....
March is Reading Month
Spring and reading month are here! From picture reading to the hierarchy of all the reading components, the acquisition of reading skills...
Me Too
The response to the recent #MeToo movement has been staggering. Women all over the world on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have been...
The Importance of a Growth Mindset
Recent advances in neuroscience have shown that the brain is far more malleable and plastic than we ever knew. The connection between...