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by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that have credibility in their eyes are among the most powerful. The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning has put together the following list, 50 Ways To Encourage A Child. It [...]read more

Why You Shouldn’t Use Physical Education As Punishment

September 3, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Education Education, Elementary School, New Teacher, physical, Punishment, Shouldnt, Whole Child, Z-Archived

contributed by Dr. Kymm Ballard, Executive Director for SPARK Think about any time you’ve seen “army boot camp” portrayed in pop culture — are you picturing the traditional drill sergeant, ordering his troops to do endless laps and push-ups, as punishment for their errors that day? Now, with that scenario in your mind, imagine it being played [...]read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Use Physical Education As Punishment

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Physical Education As Punishment