My articles in Exchange magazine
Exchange Press has graciously published a number of my articles over the years, as my mind and heart...
#Behavior & Self Regulation
Risk in Rwandan Schools: Lessons to learn
After his recent visit to Rwanda, my friend, mentor and colleague Jerry Parr, of Willow Tree Early Education...
The IRIS Center: Research-based resources for educators
"The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with...
Rethinking ADHD
In this provocative article, author Susie Garlick notes, “ADHD children are not horrible, undisciplined or unruly children, we have just created a world that no longer allows them to fit inside the box…All children need rules, routines and expectations to feel safe and secure, but we must stop setting them up for failure and begin helping them succeed.”
Promoting Self-Regulation in the First Five Years
Self-regulation is how we manage our feelings, energy level and thoughts in productive ways that help us stay connected with others and focused on goals in spite of challenges or disruptions.
Read this summary of findings on self-regulation from the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It’s one of a series of five briefs on self regulation.
Rock that Recess…
I sit at my desk and hear the crowds of children on the playground at our neighborhood school – where does all that exuberant noise come from? And where does it go by the time we become adults? Jill Valet over at Edutopia explores the proven benefits of recess, including improved behavior and social skills, and five steps to a recess-friendly playground.To Improve School Climate, Examine Recess