Kinderkool
“Ms. Cohen said we have to have 24 red pens,” says a pouting second-grader.
“That’s ridiculous, Jacob. You must have written it down wrong,” says...
Physical Challenge
Tamar Kiewe, 14, enjoys being active and loves playing sports. And, for the most part, she says, she was one of the few girls...
Sticks & Stones
Can a 4-year-old be a bully?
Donna Kane, Jewish Community Services school and camp consultant, says bullying behavior can happen in preschool, but she stresses...
Clowning Around
There’s a certain level of satisfaction in making a roomful of people crack up. And, as a career class clown, it’s one I’ve experienced...
In Any Language …
After a month in Israel this summer, David Gevarter arrived home with a suitcase full of laundry and a much better grasp of Hebrew.
“I...
The Great Sleep Debate
There have been times that teacher Joel Monroe has resorted to dropping a stack of books next to the desk of a sleeping student.
Monroe,...
School Choice
“My son is happy for the first time in years — and engaged and intellectually stimulated.”
That is a message that Aleeza Oshry wants parents...
Out Of Bounds
It could start with a pat on the back, a hug, even a high-five. These seemingly innocent gestures, under appropriate circumstances, can serve as...
Waving Goodbye To The ‘Summer Of Yes’
Each Year, as summer draws to a close and the school year is upon us, I find myself with bittersweet emotions. I love the...
Preschool Prep
Even Before my son could take his first steps, I tortured myself about when to begin his scholastic journey. Initially, I was convinced that...
