You've seen the image before: the amateur marathoner who barely finishes the race. With the finish line in sight, their legs lock up, they stumble, and — though they cross the finish line (on all fours) — it's not pretty. That was me at the end of March. Just two weeks earlier, without ceremony, our boys had passed the one-year mark of being home all day, every day. With no firm date for a return to in-person learning, I wondered if my older son would finish first grade without crossing the threshold of his school even once.This story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication. The fact that we're...
Nicole Reitz-Larsen uses movement to teach computer science at West High School in Salt Lake City. She used to teach German and business. Step into Nicole Reitz-Larsen’s classroom in Salt Lake City’s West High School and see students grooving to “Single Ladies” or zigzagging to execute one of LeBron James’s handshakes. You might think it’s a dance class. It’s not. Reitz-Larsen is teaching computer science through movement. The former German-language and business instructor found that linking difficult concepts such as algorithms and the binary system to students’ interests helps the students grasp a topic that many were leery about before they stepped into her class. “I’m always thinking about how to sell it to my students,” said Reitz-Larsen, who learned...
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A new understanding of the importance of Grade 1 is beginning to change writing education. (Shutterstock)Writing is a craft that is vital for both communicating and learning. However, many children struggle to learn to write. For most, their difficulties persist throughout elementary school unless they get help. As recently as 2018, there was very little research on how to teach Grade 1s effectively. However, recent research shows how teachers can help Grade 1s make a strong start on writing. Parents have a vital role to play in laying a foundation for early writing success. Many parents have likely heard children say, “I don’t know what to write.” Teaching children strategies for writing tackles this problem head-on. Breaking writing down into...
When you buy eggs, do you often place them in the fridge and forget about them? While people often have a misconception that eggs will last forever when kept in the refrigerator, this isn’t true. You need to know how long eggs typically last and when it’s best to use them or dispose of them to avoid getting sick. Besides learning how long they tend to last, it’s also helpful to know how to store them properly to keep them fresh for as long as you can. I’ve heard that checking whether an egg sinks or floats is a common way to determine how fresh it is. However, it can’t tell you if an egg has gone bad. When in...
