Tag Archives: self-confidence

Tips for Nailing Your Teacher Evaluation

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Andrew Hawk The process for evaluating teachers has greatly changed in the last generation. Teachers today live in the age of accountability. My school system uses a rigorous evaluation method encompassing observations, student performance, teacher goals, and artifacts that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Stories in Overcoming Challenges

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Free Spirit Author

By Garth Sundem, author of Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges: Overcoming Adversity Around the World Unless I’m misremembering, I once had a chance to interview famed psychologist Elizabeth Loftus about the formation of false memories. Really, her research is … Continue reading →

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Social Stories: An Individualized Learning Tool

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Free Spirit Author

By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning to Get Along® series. This post was originally published April 4, 2013. A friend once asked me for advice regarding her two-year-old child. She was concerned about her daughter’s biting and … Continue reading →

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Enter to Win Books for Building Confident Kids

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Free Spirit Publishing

This giveaway is now closed. Empower kids of all ages to strengthen their self-esteem and sense of purpose. One lucky reader will win all of these positive, practical, must-have resources: Just Because I Am Stick Up for Yourself! Be Confident in Who … Continue reading →

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Feel Confident! A Book That Empowers Students and Teachers

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Guest Blogger

by Livy Traczyk For years, teachers have lined their bookshelves with children’s stories that spotlight uniqueness—picture books that help kids understand their innate specialness. Such books are essential in talking about the gifts and talents that make children different from … Continue reading →

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