Posted by Chip on February 11, 2010
Being a parent or teacher of pre-teens and young adolescents is an amazing experience. There is no question that “tweeners” between the ages of 11 and 14 need extra-strong support, nurturing, and guidance during a time they are demanding increased independence, exhibiting mercurial emotions, and sending mixed messages about how they feel about thenselves [...]
Categories: Building Community, Developmental Needs |
Tags: Building Community, Christopher Hagedorn, Circle of Power and Respect, Developmental Needs, linda Crawford, middle school culture, middle schoolers | 
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Posted by Chip on September 2, 2008
Anyone–parent or teacher–starting the new school year with tweeners or teenagers should think about immediately ordering a copy of The Advisory Book by Linda Crawford!
Just published by Origins in Minneapolis, The Advisory Book is a treasure trove of information that reflects a precise understanding of middle schoolers’ needs and of what motivates them cognitively and socially. It’s [...]
Categories: Books, Developmental Education, Developmental Needs, Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, The Responsive Classroom® approach |
Tags: back to school, Developmental Education, developmental teaching, Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, first day of school, linda Crawford, Origins, The Advisory Book | 1 Comment »
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