Sep 11, 2017 | Brain, English Learning, ESL, Limited English, Music
Are you able to finish this jingle? Give me a break! Give me a break! Break me off __ _____ __ ____ ___ ____ ___? Chances are you were singing it in your head, “Give me a break! Give me a break! Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar!” You may...
Sep 11, 2017 | Brain, English Learning, ESL, Exercise, Limited English, Physical Education
With increasing pressure for educators and schools to raise test scores and graduation rates over the last decade or more, students’ physical activity at school is being reduced, and in some areas eliminated, by cutbacks to recess and physical education classes. One...
Sep 11, 2017 | Brain, Early Childhood Education, Growth Mindset, Neuroplasticity
Something as simple as the way you praise a child can affect her mindset, which can have a major impact on her self-confidence and how she deals with challenges. Saying something like, “Great job on that test! You must be so smart!” may sound good and harmless, but it...
