A song about education and relationship on the screen in this pandemic.
This article from CEREBRUM, a publication of the Dana Foundation, explores recent research into how the brain works creatively. It is fascinating. While the process retains mystery and many unknowns, there are a couple of take aways. In particular, priming our brains before we begin a creative task seems to make a difference, as such …
I recently keynoted an early childhood conference in Greenville, NC. The topic was literacy and young children. I think it’s fairly common knowledge among those who work with young kids that there are those who mistakenly want to push explicit literacy instruction into earlier and earlier ages. The problem is that many or most children’s …
The Atlantic just had an article on touch. In light of Joe Biden and MeToo and numerous other issues/trends/discussions in our world today, it raises some good questions.The article examines the known health benefits of human touch; we all need it. At the same time, it recognizes that touch has other implications according to gender, …
Here’s a study with interesting implications for young children and screen time. For many years I’ve been concerned about the effects of screen time and digital devices on children, especially young children. My position has been that young kids are best served by being outside, using gross motor skills, and playing with others to learn …
A great article about what I have seen over and over makes a huge difference for kids. Affection/Relationship/Love
A final article from Wendy Strauch-Nelson. I’m so happy to see her discussing what may be in fact the most important aspect of student learning and experience in school. JOY! Article 6: Why Arts Integration Final Article, Series Wrap-up This is the final article in a series that has provided a brief overview of the …
I love this article about kids and writing. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/10/23/too-many-kids-cant-write-well-authors-dave-eggers-tim-whitaker-explain-how-fix-that/?utm_term=.f5c2ca738a2f
Here’s another great article from my friend Wendy Strauch-Nelson about Arts Integration. more at Resources Article 5: Why Arts Integration Arts Integration: The Impact on Teachers by: Wendy Strauch-Nelson One of the characteristics of ArtsCore that sets it apart from most other educational initiatives is that our focus is on teachers rather than students. It …
Mindful, creative and kind. It’s a new mantra for me when I think about education. It also has a nice rhythm. Mindful, creative and kind (oh my!) We talk about preparing children for the future, and there have certainly been enough pundits, educators, parents, politicians, and civic leaders who have bemoaned the lack of focus …