Sterling

I have been teaching public school for 29 years and have seen many talented and gifted students. Today, kids(my own, included) have too much structured play time after school, ie. soccer, boy scouts, chess club, space camp, game club, etc. rather than basic playtime in their neighborhood. Also, my students (grades 5,6,7) are having to do much more studying for the mandatory state tests in math, english, and science. I use new technology sparingly and still use the old etude and lesson books. They are packed with much more music and less glitz.