Posts by Lynne Watts
The growth mindset and success
Growth Mindset is the Key to Success Which statement describes what you believe:? You can learn new things but you really can’t change your IQ very much. Your IQ is something that is just part of your DNA. You can not only learn new things but substantially change how intelligent you are. In her book…
Read MoreOne Word to Create Focus
One Word and Focus Kids grow up so fast. The world changes even faster. What will your students be like in five years? Ten years? Do they have a vision for the future? Do they have an idea of the values and the principles that are their foundation? Stephen Covey wrote extensively about the importance of…
Read MoreSeven Secrets to Effective Teacher-Parent Communication
In a previous post, I identified ten ways that educators could establish effective communication with parents. Communication however, is a two way street. Parents also have a responsibility and an opportunity to establish a relationship with their child’s teacher. Here are seven ways for parents to create open communication while empowering your child to be…
Read MoreWhat makes a great school counselor?
Characteristics of a Great Counselor I was recently at a luncheon talking with some elementary school principals about school counselors and an evaluation method they are required to complete yearly on school counselors. The instrument was so complex that they had to attend special training to learn to use it properly. The evaluation emphasized collecting data in order to prove the impact…
Read MoreTeaching the Perfectionist
Personality Style and Perfectionism Is there a student in your class who is an over the top perfectionist? Does everything have to be just so? Do they fall apart when there is the slightest mistake? This is a student who may fall into the C personality style. According to the DISC personality program, there are…
Read MoreTeaching the High Energy Child
The High Energy Student Is there a student in your class who is the energizer bunny? Always moving… always talking? Is your student a bundle of energy and curiosity, moving from one activity to another but never completing anything? Does your child love interaction and being in the center of attention? Then you are probably…
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