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Albums to Tame the Savage Beast
by
Stefan Shepherd
If you've been playing your kids the same tired lullaby CDs since the time they first came home from the hospital, it may be time for a change. So what can you play to sooth your savage beast? Here are a few suggestions for kids who've outgrown the lullabies, but could still use a little taming, when quiet time is in order.
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Study Skills They Don't Teach in School
by
Cheri Lucas
Teachers seldom train kids to read with a purpose, organize their thoughts and notes, infer what comes next, or connect what they read to their own lives. These are critical thinking skills we assume students have, but don't formally teach!
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da Teacher Code
by John Pearson
Our most recent six weeks grading period ended last week, so I found myself once again looking at the list of codes that can be attached to each report card. When I was in school, the codes were relatively simple – “S” meant satisfactory, and ...
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More on Introducing Sports Skills
by Rae Pica
As mentioned in my last column, the Tiger Woods story has done a disservice to children whose parents have become convinced that “earlier is better.” Because stories of famous athletes who got considerably later starts get so little mention, here are a few of ...
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