At PA, we love to see how our students interact during free choice time. One of their favorite activities is playing with plain, wooden planks – but forget about the building suggestions in the book! Together, our students make some pretty amazing and intricate towers, tracks and patterns. Kids are natural improvisers, but some adults could probably use some help. Continue reading Does your child improvise?
Does your child know how to navigate without a smartphone’s turn by turn directions? This article has a bunch of great suggestions for how to help your child find their place in the world!
“But if instead we have the guts to confuse our students, perplex them and evoke real questions, through those questions, we as teachers have information that we can use to tailor robust and informed methods of blended instruction.”
Check out this teacher’s TED talk for his three rules for teaching and learning.
At PA, we often engage our students in class discussions, about manners, science, writing, etc. Sometimes, it can get a little exciting, as many of our students have so much great input! Maybe you have the same experience around your dinner table! Continue reading Discussion Strategies for everyone!