There are many “beginnings” in our lives. Fresh starts can be capitalized with planning and hope. Becoming intentional about the future helps create that reality. Support your teen in starting this year with a bang! Components of a new beginnings chat? How about taking a little quiet time with him? Nudge him for a walk,… Read More »
Month: August 2013
Archives for August 2013
Empowering Choices in Education
Isn’t it wonderful that humanity is a rainbow of talents and styles? Watching people at Summerfest last weekend was a powerful reminder of our diversity. As adults, we often choose careers and lifestyles that align with our personal strengths and interests. When we help teens do the same with their education and passions, they thrive.… Read More »
Flipped Learning 101
What is “flipped learning?” In many classrooms, the students receive a lesson and then work at home on assignments. Often the lesson is in the form of a lecture. The teacher tries to make the lesson apply to all students and allow for differing needs. Flipping has the ability to empower students and increase learning.… Read More »
Fostering Our Teens’ Creativity
Education has evolved from the 3R’s to a more holistic 21st Century 4C’s of Learning and Innovation Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. Let’s look at creativity for our teens. Our teens are amazingly creative! As a mom, I sometimes tease that if the creativity used to avoid chores were channeled into innovation, my… Read More »