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The “age” range I best understand is the middle grades. Seventeen+ years teaching 6th grade has given me a bit of experience in that regard. Time and again it’s been my observation that children who are involved in an activity (other than just regular academics during the school day) are the most successful students. Sure, there are examples to that rule. For the most part, though, children who are invested in the school beyond the four main classes tend to develop time management skills, social skills, and general interest in the overall school community. So now to figure out how to do that! [Read more…]