Articles written by Harvey Craft

Sweating is normal and healthy, but some people sweat profusely and often. The reason may be hyperhidrosis. The good news is that it is treatable.

Jan 20, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Virtually all public schools have them. They principals know they're coming. One of education's most common problems has no single or quick solution.

Jan 19, 2010 - Harvey Craft

A science project doesn't have to be, time-consuming or complicated to demonstrate a scientific concept. This one takes about two hours including making the poster.

Jan 18, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Lexington, Virginia is home to two historic institutions of higher education. The city is a treat for Civil War buffs, shoppers, and those who enjoy leisurely walks.

Jan 17, 2010 - Harvey Craft

The City Market was formally and incorrectly called the "Charleston Slave Market." It is a magnet for shoppers of almost everything. Many visit just for the history.

Jan 16, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Parents want their children to build a good vocabulary. Words are essential for success in school. Bad words, on the other hand, can cause concern and problems at school.

Jan 14, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Visitors to the Charleston, SC would not suspect that a major earthquake nearly destroyed the city in August, 1886. But evidence of the disaster is still visible.

Jan 13, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Listening in class is essential to learning. Some children can seem to pay attention and be far away. Try some tips to ensure that a child is listening and processing.

Jan 13, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Teachers have to know what they teach and how to teach it. That's quite a bit by itself. Those who want to really understand education go beyond the basic requirements.

Jan 12, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Teachers and educators generally must understand the psychological underpinnings of punishment to grasp its use. Generally, punishment is ineffective as a motivator.

Jan 12, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Classroom management and discipline are closely linked. Management involves a total plan to address a variety of circumstances. Discipline is more individualized.

Jan 10, 2010 - Harvey Craft

One of the most frustrating tasks parents face is making sure that children develop proper eating habits. Children might develop better eating habits with less effort.

Jan 9, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Motivating apathetic students require a teacher's greatest skills. Districts, schools, and teachers all own part of the responsibility, as well as parents and students.

Jan 8, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Parents often get caught up in science fair projects and do more than the child. Here's a science project that is so easy a child can do it. Parents can simply watch.

Jan 7, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Of all the problems parents have with growing children lying can be a bit unsettling. Parents must know when lying is a serious problem and when it is not.

Jan 6, 2010 - Harvey Craft

George Washington's teeth have been the topic of controversy and legend for over two centuries. The popular tale is that his false teeth were made of wood. Not so.

Jan 2, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Science is easier to teach and learn during the elementary years. Science is the closest thing to magic there is. Science lessons are a part of everyday life.

Jan 2, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Yes, teachers have enough to do, but in teaching it's not quantity but quality that counts in teaching. Pretesting can save time in teaching standards.

Jan 1, 2010 - Harvey Craft

All teachers are not the same. Different teaching styles result in effective teaching. There are, however, some surprising aspects that students value.

Dec 30, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Lincoln was arguably the nation's most interesting president. His life has been studied in great detail, yet much is still unclear about his life including his religion.

Dec 29, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Call it participation, engagement, or time on task. If it refers to how much time students are involved in the learning experience, try something different.

Dec 29, 2009 - Harvey Craft

The New Year offers a new start. A bad semester doesn't have to repeat itself. Form a positive partnership with children to improve expectations, effort, and grades.

Dec 28, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Children need parents who love them. But parents can do more harm than good by expressing their love with gifts. Children shouldn't confuse gifts with love.

Dec 27, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Median grading is a possible alternative to averaging, but few examples are offered. Here is one of sample technique teachers might consider for median grading.

Dec 25, 2009 - Harvey Craft

True-False "questions" are usually included as part of a larger assessment. Chance plays too much of a role in getting the right answer.

Dec 24, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Schools in the nation are grade-oriented. Pop-quizzes have been used for decades as a way to increase student vigilance. How do pop-quizzes measure up as an assessment?

Dec 23, 2009 - Harvey Craft

One of the toughest parts of being a teacher is to be controlled. It's easy to say things that can destroy motivation, make students doubt their ability, or cause anger.

Dec 22, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Seeing people bundled in Arctic wear to run to the mailbox when it's cold outside is a familiar scene. Those clothes may make people warmer, but they don't prevent colds.

Dec 21, 2009 - Harvey Craft

All children have attitude problems and all disagree with parents occasionally. The good news is that parents can do much to reduce conflict and bring peace to the home.

Dec 20, 2009 - Harvey Craft

The development of student grading is a story of trial and error. The hectic process serves to help explain why assessment practices are still inconsistent.

Dec 20, 2009 - Harvey Craft

The way students assessed was never developed in an orderly fashion. Standardized rules for grading don't exist. The lack of systematic assessment has created confusion.

Dec 17, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Each month just after new moon, a slim crescent moon is visible early in the evening not long after sunset just above the horizon. Photographers love it! You will too.

Dec 15, 2009 - Harvey Craft

That assessments measure what they are supposed to, and that they do so with consistency, are key features. There are rules for writing tests that improve assessments.

Dec 15, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Teachers use a variety of procedures to grade and evaluate students. Some make sense - many don't. Grading on the curve is still used in many schools.

Dec 14, 2009 - Harvey Craft

All adults have experienced trying to pay attention to an uninteresting speech or sitting through a boring movie. These experiences provide important clues for teachers.

Dec 13, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Teachers strive for grading objectivity, but human judgment is always involved. Uniformity might be all that is possible and that might be good for teachers and students.

Dec 13, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Meteor showers are one of nature's most spectacular shows. No special equipment is required. Photography buffs can learn how to "catch" these falling stars.

Dec 12, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Teachers have access to enormous amounts of student data, most of which goes ignored and unused. Simple research can help assessment and reveal vital clues for teaching.

Dec 12, 2009 - Harvey Craft

The nation's public schools are seldom models of democracy. Educators must honor the tenets of The Constitution to encourage responsibility and teach self-control.

Dec 10, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Assessment and evaluation methods are generally left to teachers who usually prefer averaging. Grading with the median is mathematically correct and might help motivate,

Dec 9, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Few things are more frustrating to a parent than having a preschool child misbehaving in public. Here's a discipline plan to manage childrens' behavior on shopping trips.

Dec 8, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Homework causes much concern in education. Grading homework is not necessary because it is a formative assessment. It is for practicing and studying, not grading.

Dec 4, 2009 - Harvey Craft

People appreciate the beauty of indoor flowers. Most of the color goes with the winter winds. Flowering cactus plants are great for holidays and maybe extra money.

Dec 3, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Centipede grass doesn't need winterizing. Do the right things as needed, and centipede grass will provide a low maintenance, dense carpet for a well-landscaped look.

Dec 3, 2009 - Harvey Craft

All children need help with school issues. Parents need to know what's really important and have a plan for homework, tests, discipline, and surprises.

Dec 1, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Good motivation produces good learning. Students need to feel the joy and purpose of learning. Some teachers are great motivators. Others need help to inspire.

Nov 30, 2009 - Harvey Craft

The media brings pictures of pretty things into virtually every home every day. Use gift-giving to develop responsibility and values in children and improve parenting.

Nov 28, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Responsibility is a favorite word in schools. Teachers fret over irresponsible students and reward responsible ones. How do children become responsible?

Nov 27, 2009 - Harvey Craft

An allowance is more than a way for children to buy goodies. An allowance presents a great opportunity to teach fundamental economics and good financial habits.

Nov 25, 2009 - Harvey Craft

Teachers have different techniques for maintaining discipline and motivating students. Rewards are arguably the most popular, but they may discourage intrinsic motivation

Nov 22, 2009 - Harvey Craft