ABC’s of Fostering Grit
If you are a frequent visitor to principalaim then you know how essential I believe it is for children to develop the ability to persevere (so that hopefully they grow … Continue reading
The Successful Education Toolkit: What do Children Need to Flourish at School?
Originally posted on FlourishingChildhood:
We want our children to have a great education, so what is the secret? We tend to look hard at what is on offer: the quality…
Dangers of Focusing Solely on Grading
Originally posted on WJPS Blazer: voice of the students:
by Markella Giannakopoulos, staff reporter Focusing on grades has become a big part of students lives influencing their education as well…
Unrealistic Expectations: Does ADHD Medication Make a Lasting Difference to Academic Achievement?
Schools have been working with children with symptoms of hyperactivity for decades; however, the management of hyperactivity (particularly ADHD) has changed drastically especially when it comes to the treatment of symptoms. … Continue reading
The Dark Side of the ADHD Gender Gap
For years, we’ve speculated and worried about the number of boys diagnosed with ADHD. A 2002 study by a team of professors of Psychology at the University of California at Berkeley, led … Continue reading
Essentials of Play
We should stop talking about play as an extra; a transition between lunch and math. Play is a fundamentally important part of every child’s school day. Let’s make sure play … Continue reading
Movement is NOT a Reward
Movement is NOT a Reward. Boy was I excited when I discovered this post on twitter this morning. Educators have long understood the importance of movement as not only a … Continue reading
Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness in Schools | Edutopia
Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness in Schools | Edutopia. I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features an … Continue reading
NYC: “I’m A Girl Project”
NYC: “I’m A Girl Project” I began my day with a message from a dear friend. My friend said he ran across a piece of information and immediately thought about … Continue reading
Teacher Action Plan: Starting the School Year
Any teacher will tell you there is a huge amount of excitement about starting a new year with new students and families; however, it can also be a very stressful … Continue reading
