Potty Training Books are featured at Scholastic News this month--fun!  And t hey make a good companion for a Bathroom Rules Kit at the star...

Bathroom rules are notoriously hard to teach. It's all a little abstract, unless you get into the bathroom with each child and giv...

How to tie a shoe?  Even a demanding double knot? It's easy, when you use a step-by-step tutorial.  And I don't mean a "3 ea...

School's out for summer!  My home is filled with dozens of flowers and lovely, heart-warming cards. I love those cards--the genuine t...

The end of the school year can bring unexpected stress to kids.   Just when their teacher is feeling as comfortable as an old shoe, kids mus...

Wildlife on the school grounds is the ultimate in a teachable moment. This pheasant appeared out of nowhere, hung around for two hours, ...

The school year's ending, and I'm almost a year old-- my teacher store , that is. Time to spruce it up! Here's my summer che...

What can a kid say to Dad on Father’s Day? Gestures say a lot.   A home-made card says that Dad is special enough to take creative...

1)          Use calming, hypnotic music during transitions, after lunch, and at the end of the day.   It sets a tone, and helps kids to ...

A teacher hopes it's this: Remember to breathe! Breathe deeply, hold your breath a second and then breathe out all the way.  Repeat...