I have had the opportunity to record a couple of podcasts with Crystal Frommert and to read an early copy of her book on communicating with parents. Crystal writes from her experiences as a teacher, administrator, instructional coach, and parent. I invited her to share an excerpt.             Why do […]

The Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT researches and develops strategies and technologies that engage young people in creative learning experiences. Consider how some of their insights and suggestions fit into building play as a learning element for your children as well as for yourself. Are you modelling learning through play? Read Steve’s blog on the […]

As the COVID pandemic began quarantining students and teachers I started a podcast series for parents, that I have been continuing, to support parents in a role of “learning coach”. I created blogs to encourage educators to invite and assist parents in a partnership for maximizing student learning. (Here is another post.) The Harvard Family […]