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National Take Your Enemy to Lunch Day: Keystone of Democracy

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Rick

Last week on the flight from Washington to Boston, Ginna was reeling from the shock that America had elected a misogynistic, racist, egotistical demagogue for president. She decided to turn to her seatmate and ask, “Who did you vote for?” Please … Continue reading →

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Learning Language, Math, & Science Concepts Through Play

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Rick

Play is essential to optimize learning Language, Math, Science, as well as preparing the brain for collaboration, creativity and making valuable contributions to the world. Please follow and like us:

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Social Anxiety? Get Smart, not Mad

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Rick

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, –Rudyard Kipling At lunchtime on the first day of fourth grade my best friend Jimmy stuck a deviled egg in my face and said “Eat it.” Back then, a deviled egg … Continue reading →

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Mantra for Educators – High Responsibility Low Control

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Rick

Alicia, early childhood educator extraordinaire, once told me the following story as we had lunch together in the faculty lounge: “Yesterday, Helen was in the sandbox scooping sand into a bucket with a cup. I came by and (good constructivist teacher … Continue reading →

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How Should Adults Interfere with Child’s Play?

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Rick

Play is the highest form of research.  – Albert Einstein When adults fear for their children’s future success, they tend to see play as a frivolous waste of time. They are just as wrong about that today as they have been in … Continue reading →

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