As a former teacher, my favorite part of the school year was always the organizing and setting up the classroom for a new flock of kids. I loved coming up with a new theme, making sure that everything was bright and inviting, and labeling items around the room. Even though I haven’t been in the classroom…
Tips for Supporting a Gifted and Talented Child
I’ve always known that “Little Ricky” is special. From speaking in complete sentences at 10 months old to his photographic memory that amazes me, he has always been a bit ahead of the rest. Like a sponge, he soaks up absolutely everything around him and analyzes it all. My sister is just like him. School…
T-Shirt Book Report
Book reports have always been a fun and more in depth way to be sure that a student comprehends what they read. As an educator, I value the concept and encouraged students to complete these projects in new and clever ways. Recently, “The Nag” was asked to read a book of his choice and complete…
The 100th Day of School: A Growing List of Ideas
In an early childhood classroom, the celebration of the 100th Day of School is imperative. This is a momentous occasion in classes from Pre-K-1st grade because the students are learning about the numbers leading to 100, as well as it’s the first time that the countdown of days has reached a 3-digit number. Here are…