Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
RECENT DARTMOUTH MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDY FINDS KIDS WHO WATCH R-RATED MOVIES MORE LIKELY TO DRINK
How does this topic relate to homework? As a former high school teacher and a parent of two children who have navigated the teen years, I'm pretty confident that substance abuse negatively impacts...
Overweight Children Are More Often Bullied
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Reduce and Monitor Children’s Television Viewing
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A Dove Dark Chocolate moment
So, I'm literally pondering, "How can I make a bigger difference in the world" as I proceed to unwrap a Dove Dark Chocolate ...and the wrapper says, "Shape the future by dealing with the present".
Cyberbullying: Who’s to Blame?
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Can Gratitude Increase Self-Esteem
This is a wonderful article written by my colleague, Ed Gerety, about self-esteem and bullying. Can Gratitude increase your self esteem?
Administrator Recognizes Teachers!
Teachers Being Recognized by Administrator Superintendent Attends School District n-service; Sends a Powerful Message On January 4th, 2010 I had the pleasure of presenting a seminar on teaching...
Schoolhouse of the Past… Schoolhouse of the Future
Though many of the buildings still stand—including several here in New Hampshire—and a few are still in operation scattered around the United States, the one-room schoolhouse is pretty much a...
How Parents Can Help their Children with Homework, Beyond Setting up the Environment
The Internet is full of lists of homework tips for parents that focus on setting up the environment and managing behavior. But the one that parents need the most help with is the 'how' of helping...
What I Learned about Teaching from Studying Martial Arts
Excerpt from a 1993 journal entry: I wrote a note to my building principal to update him on my progress in Kung Fu since the “Kung Fu Parable”. I told him that my experience in Kung Fu will make me...
The Power of Songs for Memorization
Songs for Memorization No matter what subject you teach, using singing and music to help students remember material can be one of the most powerful tools in your teaching toolkit. Math teachers use...
How to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework
Do you have kids in your classroom who seem to have trouble doing their homework? It's a problem all over the world and especially in schools where kids come from homes where parents may not be...