Word of the Day #81: Normandy

While in France, my students and I visited the Normandy beaches, site of the D-Day landings.  We left Paris and crossed into Normandy not long after.   Several students kept asking when we would reach Normandy.   I realized they thought the beaches were Normandy. ...

Goals: Pick One

Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing that book.  As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.  This is from chapter three: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Pick...

Word of the Day #80: Rapport

Rapport A relationship of mutual trust and respect.  A close and harmonious relationship in which people like, understand, and respect one another. English borrowed this word directly from French.  But, in French, rapport is a report.  I suppose this is because we...

How To Use This Site

I received this question: Can someone tell me what I am paying and to what we may have access? I signed up a while back and we never really figured it out… Here is my reply: I only charge per family… not per student, and not per class.   A subscription grants access...

Goals: Speeding Things Up

Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing that book.  As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.  This is from chapter three: _______________________________________________________________________________________________...