Month Archive - 2007 September
Child Not Making the Grade? Exercise is the Solution!
September 18, 2007 Forget the old battle about jock versus nerd. New studies are showing that the jock stereotype—all brawn, no brain—is completely wrong. In fact, the jock might just have a bigger brain than his more studious, less physical counterpart. New research shows that exercise can increase blood flow to the brain, ... more
Class Time and Learning Time
September 12, 2007 Does longer class time create better students? School is back in session! For the next 10 months children will spend the better part of their days being students—but how much classroom time is enough to ensure that our children are getting the best quality education possible? The amount of time ... more
Shyness
September 10, 2007 For many students, the return to school is something to anticipate and look forward to…maybe even get excited about. The night before, there may be butterflies in little and big tummies alike, but once feet enter the schoolyard and see friends and schoolmates again, the jitters disappear. For some kids ... more
Good Food Habits for School
September 5, 2007 You’ve packed their bookbag with everything that they’ll need to face the day ahead: pencils, markers, notebooks, and an agenda, but did you pack their lunchbag with everything that they’ll need to make it through the school day? Studies have shown time and again that children who eat breakfast do ... more
