by arta | Mar 5, 2023 | Posts
Community matters. It’s true. We all have a need to belong, and when we are part of a group, we are afforded this sense of connection. Beyond an education, this is what a classroom or school community can offer. And group affiliation can go a long way in...
by arta | Feb 26, 2023 | Posts
It may be the end of February, but at least in Texas spring fever is on the horizon. It’s that time of year when students [and teachers] are stir-crazy, somewhat uninhibited, and in need of change. Behavior challenges are popping up more frequently and we seem to be...
by arta | Feb 19, 2023 | Posts
Have you ever seen something and had a flashback memory? Every time I drive by a specific Wendy’s restaurant near our house, I laugh recalling a behavior lesson my sons and I were treated to while dining there many years back. When we entered the restaurant, it was...
by arta | Feb 12, 2023 | Posts
Apparently, I’m getting old – or at least that’s what one former student told her younger brother this week. “I remember Mr. St. Romain. Has he gone to your class to read a story? He did that when I was in kindergarten, but that was a long time ago. He must be really...
by arta | Feb 5, 2023 | Posts
Have you ever noticed how resilient young children are? They can yell, throw things, storm out of the room – and five minutes later they return, acting as though nothing ever happened to upset them in the first place. Most kids are great at bouncing back after...