News
All of the staff members at the Brick School are teachers at heart. Here you will find periodic events keeping up to date with the Brick School as well as articles written on education.
Events
04-19-08 Darren Michalcuzk attends the CBC Dragon's Den auditions in Edmonton.
04-17-08 CBC Dragon's Den website posts video on the first Brick School game called Diamonds.
14-02-08 Darren Michalczuk speaks at the Calgary City Teachers' Convention introducing a quick way to learn math facts.
Ezine Articles
Here are some articles written for Ezine Articles and are published by hundreds other websites.
Article 01: The Most Powerful Words
This article show which words help children learn. They will not only improve their vocabulary, but their understanding of what they read.
Article 02: Focus Your Attention
This article shows how to focus on what you want from students and get the results you're looking for.
Article 03: The Measure of a Child
This article explains why we should give specific feedback to students to help them understand their success.
Article 04: Breaking the Ice of Learning
This article explains how teaching one simple skill can change the entire unit for a child learning to skate.
This article discusses what makes a good game and a formula we use when creating games for the Brick School.
Article 08: Learning the Basics of Math
This article explains why some children struggle with math, what the warning signs are and how to reach these students.
This is an important article about being fair to every student in the class, setting aside our own judgements of ability or merit.
Article 10 : Discipline: The Sooner the Better
This article shows why discipline should be done with children early.
"Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right." Henry Ford