Often when we hear about successful individuals we hear about their final product- the record they broke, the award they won, or the new position they attained. Their success sometimes seems automatic and inevitable, especially to children. What we don’t hear enough about is the process- the the ups and downs, the wins and losses, […]
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The Importance of Challenging All Students
Years ago challenging work was something teachers saved for only their top students. It was an extension activity or something to keep those early finishers busy while they waited for their classmates to catch up. It wasn’t for everyone, it was saved for the “talented and gifted” students. Fortunately, times have changed and teachers are […]
Turning Mistakes into Opportunities for Learning
As September approaches and students return to the classroom many teachers will ask students to set goals for what they’d like to achieve this year. On the list you’re likely to see things like, “make new friends”, “get good grades,” and “learn new things”. One you are less likely to see is, “make mistakes”. […]
