education

Behavior Management, Goal Setting and the Marble Jar app

by Julie Meyers Pron November 9, 2011

My first classroom experience was in special education. We had 13 students. I was a paraprofessional–a teachers’ aide. This was my job while I was in grad school, earning my Masters in Education and my teaching certification. My first day, I knew nothing of what to expect. My head teacher placed charts on every child’s [...]

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Vote

by Julie Meyers Pron November 8, 2011

Big sat down with me yesterday for a very serious conversation. “Mom,” he started. “I think we should have our own election on Tuesday. I think we need to vote for a new house President. I’m going to run, so I can be in charge.” “Interesting,” I replied. “Too bad our house isn’t a democracy.” [...]

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Creative writing prompts

by Julie Meyers Pron November 2, 2011

Creative writing is a fabulous release for many of us. Sometimes, we need to climb out of our own shoes, pants or bed and into someone else’s. Here are some Creative writing prompts to get you started: It was a dark and stormy night… She wore a dress the color of cotton candy, the skirt [...]

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What is D’Nealian Handwriting/ D’Nealian Manuscript?

by Julie Meyers Pron October 27, 2011

Years ago, at the tender age of 6, I transferred schools. The last memory I have of my old house on Waring Road was of practicing learning my letters all over again, because this new school taught, used and expected a fancy style of handwriting, called D’Nealian Manuscript. D’Nealian handwriting is similar to a serif [...]

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Handwriting help for young children

by Julie Meyers Pron October 26, 2011

If you’re concerned about your young student’s handwriting, there are a few areas that you first need to consider before you select a program: Is your child able to identify the letters? Does your child have proper grip? How old is your child? Let’s look at each of these areas individually: Is your [...]

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Help your child make new friends

by Julie Meyers Pron October 4, 2011

Children need relationships. They need a variety of types of friendships to learn, succeed and feel strongly about themselves. Actually, we all do. While some kids are naturally talented at taking up a conversation and suddenly having a new best friend, others struggle. Here, 5 tips to help your child make new friends: Ask your [...]