Category: students
Negative Behavior
Negative behavior is, at times, labeled as bullying or harassment by parents, teachers and students. However, many times children that misbehave toward others are simply being... read more
Graphic Novels Teach
Graphic novels are very popular with students of all ages. However, many parents and teachers claim they are not ‘real’ books. Today, students exist in a society t... read more
Playtime During Schooltime
Playtime during school is probably the most important time of the day. Ask any student their favorite subject in school and the response is “recess”. However, ther... read more
Teaching Reactive Attachment Disorder Students
Attachment disorder in students is a problem that sometimes shows up in school. However, students with is disorder need caregivers and educators that provide help in educating... read more
Profanity From Students
Profanity from students in the classroom is common today. Unfortunately, students and children use inappropriate language. They swear daily. For some children, profanity is a na... read more
Dress Codes Outdated
Dress codes in schools are outdated. And, there is an imbalance with race, class, and gender. In addition, many say dress code violations unfairly target girls. They shame girls... read more
Mental Health Teaching
Mental health, resilience and well-being is not a focus in today’s schools. However, many psychologists think it is a necessity for educating the student as a whole. E... read more
Public Schools Decline Attendance
Public schools face a decline in attendance with the surge of private schools. Today’s government is a proponent of voucher programs. These programs take taxpayer money ... read more
Summer Boredom
Boredom in the summer months often occurs with children. Many young children and teens are entertained during the summer months with various activities. Parents involve them i... read more
Emergency Drills Affect Students
Emergency drills are teaching students new vocabulary words. Students are learning such words as ‘shooter’, ‘barricade’, ‘lockdown’, silence,... read more
Daydreaming Students
Daydreaming occurs daily in classrooms and at home. Some studies indicate daydreaming helps students process information, develop social skills, promote creativity and strengthe... read more
Action – Parents, Teachers, Students
Action and making caring common life skills is very much in need today. Our children must be safe. Especially in our schools. They must be respected and learn to respect. Ther... read more
Bully-Proofing Children
Bully-proofing children is a must. After all the years of programs that teach children what to do about bullies, it’s still happening. Therefore, it’s important to... read more
Oppositional Defiant in Our Schools
Oppositional Defiant is a term emerging in our schools today. It is real. And, the cause is not known. Oppositional Defiant Disorder is commonly referred to as ODD. However, i... read more
Religion Teaching
Religion often becomes a topic of discussion in schools this time of the year with Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Nonetheless, there are at least 14 religious holidays... read more
Social Learning
Social skills are important for children of all ages. Therefore, they must be able to relate and communicate with people. Students must work in groups, both small and large. S... read more
Hate Lessons – Home/School
Hate is having an intense dislike for someone or something. Are our schools ready to teach about such a subject? Today’s schools have plans in place for fires, severe weat... read more
Attendance Equals Learning
Attendance is an important factor in succeeding in school. It is related to academic achievement regardless of the socio-economic status or background of the student. And, it b... read more
Teaching Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship needs to begin at a young age to give children a presence of mind for money skills. Simple entrepreneurship skills build discipline along with structure and pla... read more
Summer Independent Reading
Independent reading, or with another is a skill that builds verbal and non-verbal communication while school is not in session. It is important to never have students take a br... read more
Joan F. Adams
Education Consultant & Author