Month: December 2019

Music educators state that learning music is about much more than simply learning how to play an instrument. Learning music can help you learn better and get along with others in other domains of your […]

Routines in the classroom are important in several ways and should be established as soon as the school year begins. But must these routines be performed to perfection? Yes and no. Yes in the sense […]

Many major economic and social problems in America — crime, teenage pregnancy, high school dropout rate, adverse health conditions — can be traced to low levels of skills and social abilities such as attentiveness, persistence and working with others.

Mary Stumpp is known for hauling aluminum cans in her pickup Truck and raising money for Indianapolis schools. Her nickname is, “the Can Lady”. She will drive around the city and pick up recyclable items […]

Mindfulness is an idea that comes from ancient practices of meditation. It has been shown to improve mental clarity, health, and psychological well-being. It has many benefits that suit all manner of people. Practicing mindfulness […]

There is a major issue going on in the US education system and it is that schools are not addressing financial literacy issues. Children need to learn about and understand finances so they can prepare […]

There are plenty of free games that can help first graders learn while having fun. Many of these activities can be done with simple household items, making them both budget-friendly and engaging.