Posts by Lynne Watts
Seven 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 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…
Read More4 Ways to Help Kids Develop GRIT
Helping Kids Develop GRIT Has helping children develop GRIT become a goal where we have focused too intently on the end result without spending enough time on the process? In Brene Brown’s book, Rising Strong she has many insightful recommendations for living a whole-hearted life of courage, compassion and connection. However, she makes a statement…
Read MoreUsing Visualization
Visualization and Positive Storytelling Many students have a goal of being an athlete when they grow up and most athletes today use visualization to some extent to improve performance. As educators we can use this interest to help them develop good habits that will serve them well both in sports and academics. Some questions you…
Read MoreWant to nurture a kid’s superpower?
Kids and Super Powers In a memorable TED talk, scientist and researcher, Peter Benson-Sparks asks the question, What is the spark that each child carries within and how can we as educators, parents and other influencers of youth, encourage and fan the flames of that spark? Benson believes that every child has a unique spark,…
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