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  • Things That Make Teaching Hard
    by John MacDonald
    Do you know what kinds of things make teaching hard? It’s not just getting students to understand. How do we explain to kids not to fight when they see it all the time in sports like hockey and UFC? What about trying to teach politics when kids want to know about political scandals? What does… Read more: Things That Make Teaching Hard
  • KPop Demon Hunters
    by John MacDonald
    KPop Demon hunters is one of the most popular movies among elementary school kids. Watch their video Golden and say what you think the lesson or message is:
  • Design Your Own School!
    by John MacDonald
    Students at Alpha School have NO academic teachers. Instead, they have guides who act like athletic coaches, challenging students and providing motivational and emotional support to help them find their ‘why.’ The primary role of a guide is to know each student personally, facilitate life skills, and engage them in collaborative, hands-on projects. So, how… Read more: Design Your Own School!
  • New Year’s Resolutions
    by John MacDonald
    This is a great time of year for thinking about your goals for the new year. Pick one from the list below and come up with some of you own! New Year’s resolution ideas for kids (5 to 12 years old) I will drink water every day and healthy beverages like milk with meals. I… Read more: New Year’s Resolutions
  • The Art of Jokery: Reference for Teachers and Older Kids
    by John MacDonald
    Learning to play with and master language is essential for kids in becoming thinkers, whether with logic (“that’s impossible”) or humor (“that’s impossible, lol!”) Jokes can be classified in various ways, but many rely on linguistic mechanisms like figurative language (e.g., metaphors or exaggerations), ambiguity (e.g., words with multiple meanings), or usage contrary to norms… Read more: The Art of Jokery: Reference for Teachers and Older Kids