by The Bloggin Noggin | Nov 28, 2025 | School
The rise - and inevitable classroom banning - of fidget spinners has inspired conversation about the value of sensory stimulation techniques, and the true difference between a “fidget” and a “toy”. What is the difference, and how... by The Bloggin Noggin | Nov 28, 2025 | Home, School, Work
A friend of mine recently said something that really stuck with me. He said: “Pain is a fact. Suffering is a choice.” Seeing a child who is in pain is any parent’s worst nightmare. Knowing how to ease suffering can have long-lasting effects on both your relationship... by The Bloggin Noggin | Nov 17, 2025 | School
In my experiences talking with parents, through both my job and my social circles, it seems there is an increasing understanding of the many challenges children face and arrive with every day at school. This is something educators see frequently, as they get to know... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 30, 2025 | School, Work
During the last 18 years in education, first as a teacher then as an administrator, I’ve had the privilege of working with many substitute teachers. Those experiences have provided me with some insight into what substitute teachers can do to help make going to... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 30, 2025 | Home, Play, School
When school starts you get the influx of notices, fundraisers and everything else under the sun…including birthday party invitations for children you’ve never heard of. Why? Because many classrooms have a policy that if you’re going to hand out birthday party... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 15, 2025 | Play, School
Dear School Bully & Your Parent, There are so many things I want to say and ask you that I don’t really know where to begin. I guess I’ll start by asking you why you do and say the cruel things you do. Do you realize how hurtful your words and actions are to those...