#prizes

LOVE IS NOT CANDY: 10 SIMPLE WAYS TO RECOGNIZE KIDS

When I was a teacher, I learned about a classroom management philosophy that really changed the way I worked with kids. It was written in 2000 so some people think the ideas are outdated, but when it comes to recognition…I have found this philosophy to be incredibly helpful. Dr. Fred Jones wrote a book called Tools for Teaching and I use it in all of my classroom management trainings. In regards to recognition and incentive, Fred Jones claims that, “incentives answer the ques

ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Brandy and I love all things after-school. I am a Springfield, Missouri native and have spent the majority of my life working with children. As a former teacher and current Director of Programs and Unit Director for the Boys & Girls Club, I have found that some of these ideas and programs are effective in a variety of child care settings. Alternatively, some ideas and programs fail and it is important to write about those as well. So this blog is a way to achieve my life goal: to make the world a better place for kids. Also, I cropped this picture and I am smiling in it so you know you can trust me! Ok, love you bye!