You want what’s best for your boys. You want to set them up with all the life skills they'll need to go out into the big wide … [Read more...] about How To Encourage Learning In Your Household
Let The Boys Learn
True story: Two first grade boys were waiting to use the restroom and decided to kill some time by reading the words on the … [Read more...] about Let The Boys Learn
Boys vs Girls: Teaching Strategies
Image Source A mixed learning environment can have lots of benefits. But some teaching strategies may not apply well to both … [Read more...] about Boys vs Girls: Teaching Strategies
Show Me the Money! A Math Guessing Game
Money is pretty irresistible to kids, and managing it is, of course, a crucial life skill. Not surprisingly, then, it’s a … [Read more...] about Show Me the Money! A Math Guessing Game
BuildingBoys Book Club: Why Don’t Students Like School?
My 10-year-old hates school. My 13-year-old isn't exactly fond of it either. (He's constantly asking if he can do online … [Read more...] about BuildingBoys Book Club: Why Don’t Students Like School?
Why Boys Might Not Be Paying Attention To Your Lesson
Why is it that so many boys daydream or doze off during your class? Is it really that bad? The short answer is ‘no’. The … [Read more...] about Why Boys Might Not Be Paying Attention To Your Lesson
Helping “The Last Boys Picked” Survive in Sports-Obsessed Schools
In the agonizing moments before their names are called, those last boys picked for the kickball or basketball team during … [Read more...] about Helping “The Last Boys Picked” Survive in Sports-Obsessed Schools
Embracing Montessori at Home and How It Can Benefit Your Little Ones
When your children aren’t old enough to be at preschool, it can be hard to know how to keep them busy. You might go to … [Read more...] about Embracing Montessori at Home and How It Can Benefit Your Little Ones
Are Boys Discriminated Against in Education?
I love talking about boys & education. So when Evan Hanson, a father, writer and marriage and family therapist, … [Read more...] about Are Boys Discriminated Against in Education?
4 Steps to Teaching, Understanding & Parenting Boys
Perhaps the toughest thing for any mom of boys -- and, I'd guess, female teacher of boys -- is learning to understand … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Teaching, Understanding & Parenting Boys
