How am I Doing?

Every "report card" time, kids will undoubtedly ask, "how am I doing?" Of course, it'…

Seven Ways to Be the Teacher They'll Remember

I'll bet you have a teacher you remember from your own education. If you're anything like me, you wan…

Five Hints to Help Avoid False Praise and Give Valuable Feedback

How do you feel about false praise?  You know, when someone tells you that you've done a great job, when …

Giving Feedback

I find it is important to give honest feedback to children.   I won't tell a child he's doing a go…