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Music for Trust, Focus, and Clarity
My children attended a high school that encouraged its students to listen to music if it helped them focus on their work. Neither ear buds, nor phones, nor iPods were banned. I like this philosophy of beginning with trust. It shows both faith in a student’s ability to make appropriate choices, and then values the Continue reading
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After Memorial Day
Memorial Day has its roots in the years following the Civil War. In the nineteenth century, on Decoration Day*, people honored their loved ones who died serving our country in war, by decorating their graves. In 1971, it was designated Memorial Day, a federal holiday. I prefer the old name, though, because it conveys so much more. While Continue reading
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Should Parents Help with Homework?
An article in yesterday’s Boston Globe about homework caught my eye. Its subtitle is “Should parents nag, assist, or [let kids do it…]?” I once ran an after-school homework club for students. It began with a snack and fun conversation between the students and the volunteers who staffed it. The environment was quiet but not silent. All the Continue reading
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Common Core Plus S’mores
Our daily conversations are full of fractions and estimation: I’m half way there…The project is 75% complete…About a quarter of a piece That’s why it’s important to thread these skills into teaching whenever possible. And since this Friday, May 15, is National Pizza Party Day, pull out all the stops! Remember math worksheets with pictures of Continue reading
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