I recently wrote a blog article about how to use the game Memory as a learning tool. That article was born from a list of “go-to” learning games I have compiled from many years as an educator. Not only have these games been used in the classroom with students, but they are also activities […]
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How to Overcome the ‘COVID Slide’
The response from K-12 educators to the novel coronavirus has been extraordinary, with schools shifting to remote teaching and learning almost overnight. The teachers and administrators leading this transition have done incredible work in ensuring that learning has continued from home during this unprecedented crisis. Despite the best efforts of everyone involved, the COVID-19 […]
Art Lesson Plan: Colorful Bird Chat Line
Ever wonder why birds sit on power lines? How do they hold on? Why do they all face one way? How many birds can sit on a power line at one time? Can birds talk to each other? Are they social towards each other? Before you research the answers to these questions, take a […]
Balancing Working from Home with Kids
While many parents have been balancing their work schedules with their children’s at-home learning for some time now, a number of families may continue to find themselves in this scenario for the near future. Maybe you feel like it hasn’t been going so smoothly and you’re looking for useful tips. Or maybe you feel […]
When a Child Doesn’t Like to Write
Having worked with children for many years, I have noticed a trend: the older they get, the less they like to write. I have my theories about this. One is, when children are very young, adults begin to push them to copy letters, keep letters on the lines of lined paper, and hold standard […]
Art Lesson Plan: Moon Over NYC
We are all familiar with the nighttime works of artists like Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Henri Rousseau, Edvard Munch, and Edward Hopper. These paintings come alive with the use of light, shadow, and color to create depth, enliven asleep objects, and develop movement. Our lesson plan, Moon Over NYC, offers the opportunity to draw from […]
Taking a Break to Focus on Caregiver Time
Being a caregiver of a child/children is a rewarding opportunity, but at times can be tiring. This can be especially true now, while many families are spending much more time together. If you are a parent, step-parent, grandparent, family member, or friend, we all need to take time for ourselves so that the time […]
Using Effective Questioning with Students to Promote Comprehension
When working with students, incorporating effective questioning can increase understanding, promote critical thinking, and identify misunderstandings. Questioning your student about what they read will support comprehension and retention of information. Too often, however, questioning becomes an overlooked component of communication. As educators, we often rely on our questioning strategies to inform us about what […]
Fine Motor Tools for Home Use: Occupational Therapist Recommended!
School-based and private Occupational Therapists (OT) often work on the go with little equipment or space, so they usually have a “to-go and go-to” bag of sensorimotor tools. As therapists, we are trained to evaluate and set goals for improving motor performance skills, which include tasks like aligning, stabilizing, reaching, bending, gripping, and manipulating…to […]
Technology-Free Activities for Families
Technology seems to be everywhere these days. Although it is a great tool, sometimes we may not have access, or one simply wants their child to have a break from screens for a while. Here are some educational, technology-free activities families can do at home. Clean out bookshelves at home: Make a pile of […]
How to Give Your Kids Social Time While Social Distancing
School is more than just learning the subject areas; it is also a time for students to develop and practice their social skills with peers. Being away from school may mean that students will miss that important interaction. Below are some creative ways to be social, while social distancing, by using technology. Each of […]
The 123’s of Teaching Children the ABC’s
My favorite series of novels is The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton. My children are Zack and Alex, Z to A. I am beginning to wonder how much of my life has been influenced by my many years of teaching the alphabet to early childhood students! Experience and research have given […]
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