Bonnie TeVelde wasn't always a music school director—she started as an accountant and business operations consultant that helped clients develop their businesses. She was frustrated and started a music education on the side to fill her soul in a way
The 8 Elementary Personality Types – An Introduction
article originally written for Lesson Planet by Jen Lilienstein Focusing on personality type in lesson planning increases classroom engagement and learning. When planning lessons for your class, what types of insights do you use to differentiate and personalize instruction for
Getting Ready for Back to School – Tortoise and Hare Style
article originally written for FamilyShare by Jen Lilienstein Did you know there are two different ways to get organized for back to school? It depends on whether your child is like Aesop’s fabled tortoise or hare! One is not necessarily
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
Effective Breakout Groups for Intro Lessons
“In dealing with people, when we keep their type in mind, we are respecting not only their abstract right to develop along lines of their own choosing, but also the importance of qualities they have developed by making that choice.“
Head Start for Back to School
Simple changes that will make life easier for everyone Going back to school is tough for most kids—it’s a sudden blast of social anxiety, new responsibilities, and unfamiliar territory that hit all at once, and can leave both parents and
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
The Extraverted Feeling Child
Also referred to as ENFJ, ESFJ, ExFJ, EFJ, or an Extroverted Feeling personality. While EFJ personality types are often popular, friendly and outgoing kids, the most care needs to be taken to make sure that not just the teacher is
The Extraverted Intuitive Type for Kids
Also referred to as ENFP, ENTP, ENxP, ENP, or Extroverted Intuitive personality. The extraverted intuitive personality type for kids grows up into an ENTP and ENFP adult. They are motivated by creative inspiration and seem to be curious about everything. They
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