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The Misconception: Private school is for the high achievers who are excited to learn and study! They have unlimited resources. The preppy, peppy, happy students are all destined to attend the most prestigious universities. Parents and alumni stand united in their support of the vision and dreams of the school and its’ educators! The Reality: You are…
How to Be an Optimal Teacher… Even with a Million Mandates! “A Good Teacher Is a Self-Abuser!” My grad-school professor said this years ago. His words pierced right through me! “Yes!” I thought, “He’s absolutely right!” I was still teaching in the classroom; every day ended in frustration. It was something different each day. Perhaps…
Not sure your students will get engaged? Concerned there’s not enough content to fill your year-long class? There are simple solutions, such as allowing time for: Getting Students in the Green Zone Group Discussions Guided & Independent Practice 1-1 Meetings These strategies are much more than “time-fillers;” they are gateways to building greater levels of…
“How Do I Fit SOAR® into Our Schedule?” Working SOAR into your schedule is likely the greatest roadblock to overcome. On this page, we explore: Who Will Get This Instruction? Example Schedules from school across the country Who Will Get This Instruction? Your options typically fall into three categories: The Whole School Creating a culture of…
I was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis at age 19. The summer before my third year of college, I became extraordinarily sick. Somehow I limped through my first semester until I could return home for the holidays. But that Christmas was a disappointment. I couldn’t keep up with our traditional all-night euchre games with…
“SOAR Learning began from seeds of frustration from a former “struggling student.” Today, it has grown into a worldwide, best-selling curriculum! Hi! We are co-founders of SOAR® Learning: Susan Kruger Winter, M.Ed. (I’m the former struggling student) & my husband, Brian Winter, M.Ed. We each spent years as classroom teachers, living the pressure and demands of classroom teaching: overloaded curriculum, limited…
Training is not required for using the SOAR® Curriculum, but it is encouraged for schools or districts adopting SOAR® with 3 or more teachers. Training options include: Live, Virtual Training (Zoom): Eight steps to get started Live, In-Person: Optimize SOAR principles + curriculum in YOUR environment Live, In-Person:Customized professional development sessions hosted by the authors…
Did you know that praising your students and children for good grades is the worst thing you can do for them? It sounds counter-intuitive, but Carol Dweck, Ph.D. has discovered, unequivocally, that it is true. Praising results sabotages effort! In her fascinating book, Mindset, Dr. Dweck explains all motivational challenges, wonderments, and mysteries according to…
There is a scene in the Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast,” where Belle’s father is desperately trying to save her. She’s being held prisoner by the Beast, so her father begs people in town to help rescue her. At first, the townspeople lead him on, letting him think they will help. But, in truth,…
If ONE of your teachers spends ONE minute in a ONE-hour class discussing lost, missing, or incomplete assignments with SIX students… 10% of class time is lost and everyone suffers! Yet, this is an everyday occurrence. Teachers tell me they are lucky if they can use 60% of their instructional time for instruction. I’ve spoken with hundreds of dedicated, hard-working teachers…
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