Studies On Disability Emphasize Early Intervention

Posted on December 28, 2019December 25, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Failing to identify and support students with learning disabilities early can have dire, long-term consequences. In a comprehensive 2019 analysis, researchers highlighted the need to provide interventions that align with critical phases of early brain development. In one startling example, reading interventions for children with learning disabilities were found to be twice as effective if Read more about Studies On Disability Emphasize Early Intervention[…]

Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk

Posted on December 27, 2019December 24, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Researchers warn that cutting arts programs in schools is a grave mistake. The arts programs provide cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social benefits that go far beyond simply learning how to play music or perform scenes in a play. In a major new study from Rice University involving 10,000 students in third through eighth grades, researchers Read more about Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk[…]

Awards Don’t Boost Attendance

Posted on December 26, 2019December 22, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Awards don’t boost attendance, teachers do. It’s common to see awards being handed out to reward students for good attendance, but a 2019 study found that these awards can backfire spectacularly, giving students a “licence to miss more school” and actually driving absentee rates up. Students are more likely to attend school when their teachers Read more about Awards Don’t Boost Attendance[…]

5 Lessons In Life From Dr. Seuss

Posted on December 25, 2019December 21, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

The following life lessons from Dr. Seuss are brilliant! 1. Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. 2. Why fit in when you were born to stand out? 3. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can Read more about 5 Lessons In Life From Dr. Seuss[…]

Things To Give Up If You Want To Be Happy

Posted on December 24, 2019December 21, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

The following advice came from InspiringLifeQuotes@BlessedMonk: 1. The need to always be right. 2. The need to impress others. 3. The need for approval. 4. Resistance to change. 5. Dwelling on the past. 6. Negative self-talk. 7. Limiting beliefs. 8. Blaming others. 9. Complaining.

To Remember Something, Draw It

Posted on December 23, 2019December 21, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

In an article from Youki Terada in a 2019 Education Research Highlights article, Terada states that research now shows that in order to remember something best, students should draw what they are learning. He states that a 2019 study found that students remember less of what they’re learning if they’re doodling at the same time. Read more about To Remember Something, Draw It[…]

Problem Solving in Relationships

Posted on December 22, 2019December 20, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Whenever there is a problem in a relationship, there are a few key methods of problem solving. Firstly, empathize! Saying statements like, “I’ve noticed that … (neutral, don’t blame or assume, stick to the facts.) Focus on the problem, not the challenging behavior! Gather information: ask questions, take guesses, reflect what you hear, provide reassurance. Read more about Problem Solving in Relationships[…]

What is Obedience?

Posted on December 21, 2019December 19, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

According to Thomas A. Kempis, Obedience means listening with an open heart to those in authority. It does not mean going against your conscience or acting blindly to every whim of those in command. On the contrary, it asks all sides involved to be conscious of their responsibility to discern good will through dialogue, listening, Read more about What is Obedience?[…]

Before You Speak, Think

Posted on December 20, 2019December 18, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

I received the following advice on Facebook today that inspired me to share in my blog today. “Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Take care of your tongue like the way you take care of silver and gold. There’s a difference between Read more about Before You Speak, Think[…]

Great Advice

Posted on December 19, 2019December 17, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Mahatma Ghandi has some great advice for all of us! He said, “Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep you words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior become your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values Read more about Great Advice[…]