Are your expectations realistic as to how long your school day should be?
When you think back to your school days, how long were they? In public school, my days were close to 8 hours. I also had a couple of hours of…
Heart of Dakota - Teaching Tip - Do you have a plan for laundry at your house?
Do you have a plan for laundry at your house?
Do you have a plan for laundry at your house? Having a routine for dealing with laundry each week is a huge time saver. Laundry may seem like an odd…
Reading classic literature at the “right time” can make a literature lover out of anyone!
Reading classic literature at the "right time" can make a literature lover out of anyone! My tip this week comes from more than 30 consecutive years as a teacher (which…
Make an effort to be fully present during school time.
Make an effort to be fully present during school time. During school time with my kiddos, I am often reminded how important it is for me to be "fully present."…
Consider your child’s personality when scheduling artistic subjects
Consider your child's personality when scheduling artistic subjects. Do you have a child who loves to take his/her time when doing any assignment that requires drawing? Â If so, you may…
