Classroom Management

What is Controlled Failure?

photo credit: www.eductopia.org Controlled failure is a school of thought that allows students the freedom to take risks in their academics. Whether it be taking an AP course, college course or trying out for a […]
Classroom Management

How to be Both Parent and Teacher

Being both parent and teacher has its unique challenges. The author describes new experiences from when their child entered school, and they attended the first parent-teacher conference. Also shared are personal feelings and conflicts that are […]
Classroom Management

How to Encourage Active Student Learning

It’s the beginning of the new school year and you need to establish how to encourage active student learning from the beginning.  The best teachers operate under the pretense that education is an interactive experience […]
Activities for Kids

Have Fun with Your Kids

Do you have fun with your kids?  Are you just too busy? Parenting is both demanding and rewarding work but sometimes we forget to play and have fun along the way.  Add more play to your […]