The physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of communing with nature were never so clearly proclaimed as in Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, written 175 years ago. What Thoreau believed, medical science has since confirmed: time spent outdoor lowers stress levels, boosts both physical and mental health, and increases life expectancy. The side-benefits are pretty impressive: lower […]
How Tutoring Sparks Success
Q: Why is a Cyclops an effective tutor? A: He only has one pupil. OK, silly joke, but it hits upon one of several compelling reasons why private tutoring can make a difference in your son’s or daughter’s academic success and understanding of subject matter. The one-on-one relationship between tutor and student means that true […]
The value of “oops”
What’s wrong with mistakes? The previous blog talked about when praise is appropriate and what form it should take. As parents and educators our goal is to encourage intellectual curiosity and foster self-confidence. We praise effort and focus. But what about errors? In his book, Teach Like a Champion, Doug Lemov makes the point that […]
