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When you were a baby, you knew how to learn. Think of everything you learned in the first … Read the rest!
Learn like a baby
Category: Memory
A note about habits
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One thing that all people—not just kids!—have trouble with is habits.
We all have trouble forming good habits… Read the rest!
What is a gifted learner?
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If you think it’s confusing that some kids you know have been called “gifted,” you’re not alone. Most adults are confused, … Read the rest!
Why you should always read the book before watching the movie
You’ve probably heard this advice before. But do you understand it? As a teacher of literature, I find this a very important subject!
What happens when you read
When you read text on a page or on a screen, your brain translates the marks into words. If you’re reading English, your brain translates familiar words directly into their meaning in your head. If it’s an unfamiliar word, or if you’re a slower … Read the rest!
“I think I can” isn’t just a kids’ story!
Do you know the story, “The Little Engine That Could”? In the story, a little steam engine has to perform what seems like an impossible job….and through positive thinking he succeeds.
Did you know that to a certain extent, this is actually real?
OK, right off the top I’m going to admit that you can’t become a superhero just by thinking you are a superhero. You can’t walk upside-down on the ceiling just … Read the rest!
What is meaningful reflection and why should you do it?
Note: Often I read articles written for adults and think, hey, I wish they had written this for kids! I started this blog is to present really important (and cool) information about learning to kids. If your parents are interested in reading the adult article that I based this blog entry on, you can send them this link. No need for you to read it, though, unless you want more details than I offer below.
It used to be … Read the rest!
What happens when you get stressed out?
One thing that happens a lot in education is that kids get stressed out.
Some kids get stressed by the school environment. Maybe you’re at a school that has a lot of competition and you don’t like competition.
Some kids get stressed by certain types of activities. Common activities that can be stressful are public speaking and test taking.
Some kids get stressed out by social interactions. Maybe you haven’t found any friends at your school. Maybe you’re … Read the rest!
The Joy of Blogging
I started blogging in 2009 and quickly discovered I loved it! Here are some reasons to love blogging:
Blogging is creative
There are no hard rules about blogging. You can make your blog be whatever you want it to be.
Blogging records history
When you write things down, you are more likely to remember them. And years later you can look back and see what your thoughts were in the past. That’s pretty cool.
Blogging creates community
When you start … Read the rest!