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“Little Ears:” The 2016 Election Results
Never do I recall teachers calming frightened students after an election. But that is what happened all day today in many, many schools. Teachers reassured students from all kinds of families—some immigrants, some children of immigrants, their friends, their classmates, all while handling their own shock. In urban schools, administrators sent home letters and read announcements Continue reading
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5 Summer Reading Tips for Parents
Almost every student has a summer reading list to conquer. Some children love summer reading and can’t wait to dive into the books. Other dread it. If your child dislikes required reading, I have five tips for you: Start early and space reading out over the next few weeks. Plan a related reward for each book. Is Continue reading
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Stargazing, Jupiter, Parents and Kids
Gazing at the night sky is one of the pleasures of summer. The best place to view it is somewhere away from city lights or the yellow-y glow from shopping centers. The darker and clearer the sky, the better. Toward the end of this month, you’ll see five planets in the sky, including Jupiter, where the Continue reading
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The “Sloppy Copy” That Changed History
School kids learn that the first draft of writing is considered the “sloppy copy.” Rereading and revision is the writing process they are taught to use and it’s a good one. This summer you may see it, especially if a piece of writing is due on the first day of school. This Fourth of July, tell your Continue reading
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