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 can you find the...
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...
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...
If your household is plagued by homework battles, rest assured, you’re not alone. You may feel like the only way homework gets done is through nagging. Or perhaps the levels of frustration, for both you and your child, are through the roof as you work...
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PARENTS! Nogginsland has a Facebook group and we would love to have YOU join our community! We are a group of educators, practitioners, and parents dedicated to sharing ideas on education, innovation, and...