These days children all over the world are subject to an entirely different set of pressures than the generations before them. Their universe now includes frequent standardized testing, which is a norm for children at even...
Jack of All Trades; Master of None: That old phrase is still just as relevant today as it was when it was first uttered hundreds of years ago. The concept that someone can possess a...
Although ADHD and autism are two completely different neurological disorders, you’ll be surprised at how open-ended play can really help these kids. Before we take a look at how this can help, let’s first delve...
If you are the parent of a toddler, you know what busy beings they are. Toddlers are those adorable children between the ages of 1-3 for whom life is a blur of exploration and activity....
There is a great deal of research that indicates that using manipulatives in the classroom is an excellent tool for teachers and students. The use of these hands-on materials not only makes lessons more interesting for...
If you have decided that homeschooling is right for your family, you may be trying to determine the approach that will work best for you. There are many different styles that...
The Power of Cooperative Learning. Cooperative learning is a term that has been used in education circles for years, but it is one of those terms that never goes out of style. There are many forms...
The Common Core State Standards-Where does play fit in ? If you are an elementary teacher in the United States, chances are that you have heard about the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State...
- Written by Nashella Zarek, elementary school teacher with Masters’ in Reading/Language Arts Providing Young Child with Opportunities to Develop their Fine Motor Skills: Everyone knows that children develop at different rates in different areas. One of the ways...
Spielgaben-Not Just for Preschool - Written by Nashella Zarek, elementary school teacher with Masters’ in Reading/Language Arts After reading about the Spielgaben and all the benefits it offers for children, I started to wonder how...
