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The Child Development of ‘Tweens’

If only we could get into the heads of our eleven-, twelve- and thirteen-year-olds and their child development. These kids are experiencing so many different emotions in rapid secession, it is difficult to understand them, let alone help them. Let’s check out child development for these ages kids from our five main areas: Cognitive Development: […]

Posted inClassroom Management, Featured, Instruction & Curriculum, Opinion

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

So, let’s talk about the unmentionable, which should be mentioned before kids start giggling and sneaking around experimenting: SEX. We teach all other three-letter-words when kids are young, so why is this one neglected? Sure, it’s the parents’ responsibility to cover this subject.  But the fact of the matter is: most parents aren’t doing this, […]

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Child Development: Nine- and Ten-Year-Olds

The life of nine-and ten-year-olds can be a complicated one in their child development. Let’s look at development in our five key areas. You can read other age groups here. Cognitive development: These are your ‘fact’ kids and your ‘I’ll-try-anything-to-prove-you-wrong’ kids. They are always up for a challenge and are on the lookout for adults […]

Posted inClassroom Management, Elementary School, Featured, Kindergarten

Making Incentives Work for Students

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Let’s face it. We all work for incentives. Even as adults. We get a paycheck for a job well done. We search for jobs with good health benefits or with an […]