Today we bring you an article by Emily Graham (she has contributed several pieces). When clouds gather or when outdoor excursions are not on the agenda, the challenge of engaging children in productive and enjoyable activities emerges. This article from Southwest Washington Education delves into indoor activities that not only entertain but also foster educational growth for children. From strategic games that develop cognitive skills to creative outlets for artistic expression, there’s something for every young mind to explore. The Allure of Board Games Long gone are the days when board games were only about passing time. Today, they are vital tools for cognitive development, … [Read more...]
Teacher to Parent – Positive reinforcement doesn’t work in the long run
A parent in one of the Facebook groups shared this story from Moultrie News. The author is Jody Stallings We offer this because the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems) and Social/Emotional Programs being run by school districts across America may be doing their own form of harm in trying to protect children from real life. Indeed, some parents shield and protect their children so much that when the child has to deal with the real world they are unable to cope. Give this story a read and see what you think.... Q. My third grade son recently came home in tears saying he didn’t want to go to school anymore because he was punished for talking during silent reading. The … [Read more...]
Is School Creating a Generation of Unhappy People?
We came across this blog post at: Zak Slayback Give it a read and share your thoughts. Do you think he's right? It’s said that pain isn’t the opposite of happiness — boredom is. With this premise in mind, is it any surprise that children, adolescents, and young adults today are so unhappy? Is it any surprise that so many turn to extending their schooled lives into structured activities as long as possible? Is it any surprise that when people don’t know what to do, they simply go to graduate school? To understand this mass unhappiness and boredom with life — and the sudden uptick in quarter-life crises — look at where these young people have spent most of their lives. What … [Read more...]