Study Time!
For many students the nightly homework scene is the bane of their existence. Other children seem to negotiate their way through it just fine. No matter how a child deals with it, homework is a fact of...
View ArticleTimeless Playground Games
Quick! Name your favorite playground game or activity as a child. Chances are whatever game or activity you named is still around and on someone else’s favorite list. It’s the nature of fun activities...
View ArticleThe Nitty Gritty on the Importance of Good Schools
The other day I came across a quote by Victor Hugo. “He who opens a school door, closes a prison”. Wow! How powerful is that? I started thinking about the quote and reflected on my time as a school...
View ArticleIdeas to Keep Your Child’s Brain Strong and Active this Summer
We all experience it from time to time. The letdown after a big push. This letdown can hit when we least expect it or come as a predictable “what’s next?” A letdown can take many forms in our lives. It...
View ArticleHow Parents Can Make a Difference at School
My years as a school secretary taught me many things. For instance, I learned that when I had a child in the office feeling sick or hurt, having a sibling pop in on his way to recess was very...
View ArticleMake a Connection with Your Child’s Teacher
Last week marked the end of the school year for public schools in Bozeman. I made a point of attending the closing assembly for employees of the school district and was once again impressed by the...
View ArticleTeaching Kids Empathy
Have you noticed that there’s no shortage of information out there on bullying and its terrible effects on both the one who is doing the bullying and the victim on the receiving end? It seems that...
View ArticleSchool Supply Resources for Families
Well, it’s that time of year again. The flyers, newspapers and TV commercials are abundantly sprinkled with the words, “Back to School Sale!” First off, I want to know how we managed to arrive at the...
View ArticleCrafting a School Year Routine for Your Family
Who doesn’t love the lazy days of summer? The time when we are finally able to drop into a slower paced existence calls to all of us and is something we often long for. But as fall and the start of a...
View ArticleHow Parents Can Help Ensure a Good School Year for Their Child
It’s a rare parent who wouldn’t want to help their child have a great school year. However, sometimes it’s difficult to know just how to help. It can be a fine line between doing too much, doing too...
View ArticleListening Well Can Have Big Benefits
Does your child know how to listen? I mean, really listen? To focus on the speaker and absorb not only the words which are spoken, but also the meaning of those words? Being able to listen effectively...
View ArticleThe Spelling Bee Buzz
I’ve been thinking about spelling bees a lot lately, mainly because the Bozeman Schools Foundation, where I now work part time, will be hosting its annual Adult Team Spelling Bee next month. The Bee is...
View ArticleThe Nitty Gritty on the Importance of Good Schools
The other day I came across a quote by Victor Hugo. “He who opens a school door, closes a prison”. Wow! How powerful is that? I started thinking about the quote and reflected on my time as a school...
View ArticleIdeas to Keep Your Child’s Brain Strong and Active this Summer
We all experience it from time to time. The letdown after a big push. This letdown can hit when we least expect it or come as a predictable “what’s next?” A letdown can take many forms in our lives. It...
View ArticleHow Parents Can Make a Difference at School
My years as a school secretary taught me many things. For instance, I learned that when I had a child in the office feeling sick or hurt, having a sibling pop in on his way to recess was very...
View ArticleSpring Fever vs. Spring Focus
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and fun outdoor activities are calling. Yep. It seems that spring is once again ready to distract us with her siren song. At one time or other we are all hit...
View ArticleThree Easy Ways to Keep Your Child’s Brain Active This Summer
Unbelievably, even though we thought it would never get here- summer has arrived! Well, maybe not on the calendar yet, but for most people summer unofficially starts on Memorial Day Weekend and/or when...
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