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Michelle Drake

@madrake44

Private practice tutor. 19 years teaching/tutoring experience. Master's degree in education. Passionate about instilling confidence in young children.

 Colorado Springs, CO
madrake44.wordpress.com
Joined September 2014
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Are standardized tests actually making our kids sick? trib.al/QgN7rPN
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YOU Parent@You_Parent9 Sep 2015
Why back-to-school lists are so long and specific. And what's up with the 3 dozen glue sticks? ow.ly/RZoxH via @Upworthy
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Teachers spend way too much of their own money on school supplies, and here's proof huff.to/1O9dIbi
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#Teachers: Do you have students who suffer from test anxiety? Try a few of these tips to ease their fears: ln.is/smartblogs.com/educa/e…
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4 Secrets To Your Child's Success: Your Actions Are Louder Than Words #children #success #parenting #Kids #parents buff.ly/1Fk73GN
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YOU Parent@You_Parent23 Jan 2015
Good tips. RT @madrake44: How to Get Kids to Open up About Their School Day ow.ly/GXO4J #parenting
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CareLuLu@myCareLuLu6 Jan 2015
The Child Care & Preschool News is out! paper.li/myCareLuLu/13910632… Stories via @Carolinateache4 @madrake44 @SimplySmartKids
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How to Get Kids to Open Up About Their School Day: bit.ly/WmLsML Tips I gave @EducationNation #parenting #edchat
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Scorebusters@Scorebusters5 Jan 2015
Preschoolers Should Practice Writing Before Entering a Classroom psychcentral.com/news/2015/0… #preschool
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It's time to rethink what we consider "smart" huff.to/1HAZiy0
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@NBCUAcademy5 Jan 2015
This common New Year’s resolution can have a huge impact on your kids without you even realizing it bit.ly/1xL3qdD
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Fidget toys can help #hyperactive #child focus in class or while doing #homework.
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@edutopia5 Jan 2015
How do educators begin to start a "new year" when they're really in the middle of one? edut.to/1AwP3Jh
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Full-day preschool is much better than half-day preschool. Here's why huff.to/1rOKbbg
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Schools should be teaching things like grit and self-discipline, experts say: blogs.edweek.org/edweek/coll…
Schools Urged to Teach Life Skills for Success Alongside Academics

Schools Urged to Teach Life Skills for Success Alongside Academics

A report from the New America Foundation underscores the importance of life skills, such as self-discipline and grit, in student success and encourages schools to focus on helping students develop...

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Scorebusters@Scorebusters1 Dec 2014
What Every School Can Learn From Preschools npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/11/25/… #education
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When parent-teacher conferences feel like going to war huff.to/1vCpCDU
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Don't rush to the rescue, allow your #child to make mistakes and experience consequences. They're valuable #life #lessons. #parenting
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@NBCUAcademy27 Nov 2014
Getting together with family for #Thanksgiving? Encourage your child to use this #ParentTip! ParentToolkit.com
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If your #child gets distracted when doing homework, putting on headphones during #homework can help with focus #parenting
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