A New Year? A New Opportunity!

It's a new year! It's a chance for a whole new outlook! It's the time of year when people make ne…

Predictability and Novelty

Children will not learn until their needs are met. These are two of the most important needs of children: …

Five "MUST DOs" on the First Day of School

Starting a new school year? A few years ago, I posted THIS :  I listed six things that are impo…

Tips for Teaching Procedures

The beginning of the school year is all about procedures.     The kids learn procedures for lining up, c…

Six Things to Remember on the First Day of School

Today was my 38th first day of school as a teacher. You'd think I've had enough practice at this,…