Preparing Kids For Success
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. Although I received some form of compensation and this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own. This post is brought to you by Harlem Globetrotters. The last time I went to a Harlem Globetrotters game was over 20 years ago when I was a senior in high school. My family… Read More
Behavior management strategies in the classroom can be undermined by a few students who thrive on being disruptive. Trying to manage a classroom and teach while a student is being rude and disruptive is a challenge many classroom teachers face. To compound the problem even more, some of these students are diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder {ODD) and don’t usually respond… Read More
Hi everyone! Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday where every Friday I share a free product or printable. Don’t forget to stop by every Friday to check out what new freebie I’m sharing. You can also subscribe to Kiddie Matters to stay in the loop when freebies are added! This weeks Kindness Bingo freebie was generously provided by the… Read More
I’ve been blogging for over a year and at first I wasn’t going to do the whole blogiversary thing. I mean I’m having a wonderful time doing what I love. What’s to celebrate? However, as I get ready to launch a new and improved Kiddie Matters, I can’t help but reflect on the past year and how much I’ve learned. … Read More
Christmas has always been special to me. It is the one time of year I feel the world is exactly as it should be. All the holiday cheer and the good tidings in the air make me an unapologetic believer in the magic of Christmas. However, somewhere along the line, I forgot about the true spirit of Christmas and bought… Read More
Recently Ben Fields, a school resource officer from Columbia, South Carolina, made headlines for forcefully throwing a 16- year old female student across the room after she allegedly refused to leave her seat. From the video, it’s clear to me that the school resource officer used excessive force to restrain the student. However, in Brenda Wood’s commentary that has now… Read More