Christine Virgin wrote The Beautiful List to inspire tween girls to believe in their innate worth and beauty, as well as to challenge women to think deeply about what they are teaching the young ladies in their lives. We recently connected for a Q & A about her book and the way books can be a teaching tool for parents and caregivers.
Teaching: A Labor of Love
Labor Day is an annual holiday reminding us to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. As we recognize the contributions these workers have made to the success and prosperity of America, our children return to classrooms with hopes of a successful school year. Teaching is a labor of love and should be […]
The History and Stats Behind Teacher Appreciation Week
We are in the middle of “National Teacher Appreciation Week” and many school communities are going the extra mile to show how much their teachers are appreciated. In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt convinced congress to recognize teachers with a specific day. Although she had the support of congress, it took another 27 years and help from […]
A Valentine’s Day Activity
A Valentine’s Day activity that makes an impact: One day, a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.
A Holiday Message from LS Tutors
As parents we desire the best for our children. We do everything in our power to prepare them for success in school and life. I reflected on this while driving and listening to a Spotify playlist. I’m not a huge fan of country music but found myself replaying the following song by Tim McGraw (sung […]
I Love You too Much to Fight About Grades
The first marking period will soon conclude for many students. Others will receive midterm feedback from teachers. As noted in my last blog, this school year is anything but normal. Both students and teachers continue to adjust to an 18 month learning-slide due to the pandemic and virtual learning. Students may have worked harder than ever and may not “reap the benefits” when it comes to their report card.
Back to Normal? Far From it….and That’s Okay!
Most students have returned to a traditional school setting. While many aspects of school may now feel “normal,” let’s remember to empathize with our children. Returning to classrooms after months of disrupted and virtual learning is anything but routine.
Keeping Learning Fresh During the Summer of COVID-19
Typically the summer is an ideal time to work on extra learning opportunities for students. However, this summer is anything but typical. Between distance learning in the spring, having camps cancelled and uncertainty about what school will look like in the fall parents and children are anxious.
Tips for Successful Distance Learning Experiences
As we welcome the month of April, our local schools have started rolling out distance learning programs. The amount of time each student is required to log in, complete virtual lessons and independent work vary greatly by age, school and grade. However, as parents, we can follow some simple steps at home to help set […]
Tutoring during the Coronavirus School Closures
As I have struggled to adjust to a “new normal” with my three children ages 4-9 all home from school, I know that every family is also navigating this uncertain time for your families. My social media feed is filled with parents showing pictures of their homeschool schedule, offers for free educational websites, and messages […]