Backpack and back health is a concern. With school ending and summer sales beginning, parents are already looking for new backpacks. Backpacks come in all
The Summer countdown to the last day of school begins after state testing. This is a habit of many teachers and parents. However, it sends
Printing and/or writing isn’t used as much today as in the past. However, there are times when printing/writing is needed. As we grow, a person’s
Emergency drills are teaching students new vocabulary words. Students are learning such words as ‘shooter’, ‘barricade’, ‘lockdown’, silence, and many more as they practice specific
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) must continue during the summer months. Just because school is not in session, the learning must not be lost.
Motivating learners is a problem that most parents and teachers face today. Engaging students in a task for a period of time is difficult. Students
Narrative writing provides insight to the experiences of children. Also, writing gives a path for students to tell their stories and express themselves. Narratives give
State tests are objective and measure student learning. They determine the success of schools, teachers and districts. However, the only objective part of most standardized
Creativity is important for students to express. For the most part, schools today focus on core subjects, English/Language Arts, mathematics, science. However, some of these
Confidence building comes naturally for boys because of their testosterone levels. However, it does not come easily for girls. Parents and educators must build their