Tip #247 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly) - the environment
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #247 Creating the Environment First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. ~ Napoleon Hill What is it about the library that makes people want to sit down quietly and get to work? It’s the atmosphere. The library is full of books, reference materials, tables and chairs, computers, proper lighting, and helpful people; all of this creates the proper atmosphere for learning and working. Creating the right atmosphere in your child’s workspace invites your child to learn and can make it so much more enjoyable. Consider your child’s workspace. She probably has paper, pencils, markers and other office-like supplies on her desk. Now, look around her workspace while you consider the sub...