Welcome to
The Fifteen Minute Classroom
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.