A Silver Lining in the Coronavirus Pandemic? Is there any part of a silver lining for teachers in the midst of all our significant pandemic afflictions? Because it seems to have improved familial and neighborhood bonds, COVID-19 has sharpened our recognition of the importance of acceptance, simplicity, and kindness in each of our lives. 1 Aug 2020 Gini Musmanno Education, Parent No Comments Permalink Read Post
Making Lemonade 2020: Independent Reading This Coronavirus pandemic upsets everyone, but independent reading is part of a good solution to children learning at home. Now is a good time to hook them on reading because they can choose their own books according to their own interests while practicing previously taught reading skills. 9 Apr 2020 Gini Musmanno Comprehension, Education, Parent, Summer Reading No Comments Permalink Read Post
Should You Redshirt Your Kindergartener? Will a delayed start to kindergarten improve chances of a child’s success? Will it produce improved emotional, social, academic, and/or athletic outcomes? Or will it sacrifice valuable time when a child’s brain is primed for learning? Will it actually harm your child’s progress? Will it ingrain boredom and lackadaisical effort? 1 Apr 2020 Gini Musmanno Parent No Comments Permalink Read Post
The Best Principal I Ever Had These same qualities are also applicable to the educational leaders of the classroom—teachers. 1 Mar 2020 Gini Musmanno Education No Comments Permalink Read Post