Welcome to
The Fifteen Minute Classroom
Year-End Goals
With June just around the corner, parents of elementary school-age children are readying for the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. There will be presentations, awards, graduation ceremonies, and preparation for the summer ahead…
The Gift of Boredom
““I’m bored.” It’s certainly not the first time a child has expressed this sentiment. After all, when parents of elementary school-age children don’t shy away from downtime for their kids and instead intentionally plan for it, they recognize there will be a period of adjustment. “
Overcoming Obstacles
"Foundational skills are missing & she's having difficulty keeping up ." A student was falling behind in math, which was affecting her progress and general attitude about school. Once a willing contributor during discussions, she was now more reserved and seemed pensive and quiet.
Navigating Emotions
Learning to identify, understand, and communicate emotions was a great way to begin. There have been times in my parenting journey when I struggled to navigate my own emotions well. There were moments when it was easier to believe that certain emotions or feelings were acceptable, even expected, while others were better off dismissed.
Laughter Through the Hectic Days: Embracing Life’s Beautiful, Messy Moments
Balancing life with four little ones at home was no easy task. I had to carve out precious moments to share quality time with each of my children. The dynamics of our time together varied greatly depending on our schedule, health, the number of extracurricular activities, and the children's developmental stages.