As a parent, have you ever felt this way about your kids? The “Jekyll” child you’re used to around the house suddenly becomes Hyde and turns the whole household dynamic on its ear for awhile. Or you sit down at
Women’s Many Paths to the History Books
Article originally written by Jen Lilienstein and published on LessonPlanet. As we celebrate Women’s History Month in our classrooms, it’s important to show young women not only that various female historical figures paved different ways to the history books, but
One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Work for Education
by Meredith Resnick, M.Ed & MA I have always been skeptical of clothing items that say one-size-fits-all. And for good reason! Although those gloves with the ‘one size works for everyone’ tag may in fact fit my 4 year old
Nurturing Leadership Qualities in Your Introverted Child
article originally written for KSL.com by Jen Lilienstein According to the Center for Applications of Psychological Type (CAPT), introverts represent approximately half (47-55 percent) of the U.S. population, even though “the population seems to be about 70 percent extraverted,” according
Satellite Study Station
Kidzmet’s Educational Product Pick of the Week (though it’s a DIY one!) When I saw this Portable Homework Station on MomItForward, I knew I wanted to share it with our Kidzmet blog, FB and Twitter readers. Turns out it originated
Effective Breakout Groups for Practice Lessons
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." Albert Einstein MBTI Manual, p32 Break by Multiple Intelligence FIRST Place at
The Introverted Thinking Child
Also referred to as INTP, ISTP, IxTP, ITP, or Introverted Thinker personality. The ITP child is a process-oriented problem solver that is quick to learn new things and most likely relishes both independence and unstructured environments where this child can
Why Praise Is Important
This article was written by Jen Lilienstein and originally published by KidzEdge There’s a nasty rumor making the rounds in many parenting and teaching circles that is only a half-truth. And, just like most half-truths, it has the potential to
The Extraverted Sensing Child
Also referred to as ESFP, ESTP, ESxP, ESP, or Extroverted Sensing personality. ESP children are spontaneous, curious, enthusiastic multi-taskers with LOTS of energy. These kids—who grow up into ESFP and ESTP adults—like the unknown and like taking risks in which
Introverted Intuitive Personality Type (AKA INFJ or INTJ Children)
Also referred to as INFJ, INTJ, INxJ, INJ, or Introverted Intuiting personality. Integrity and independence are strong forces within Introverted Intuitives (INJ). These kids are very concerned with identifying approaches to problems that help others to grow and develop. Service-oriented,