The Books4sports Blog
Soccer, kids and growing up
Ideas for parents, players and coaches: practice at home, the ride home after the game, confidence, teamwork, and getting kids reading and writing through soccer.
How to Teach Cursive at Home (Without the Fight)
What new state cursive laws require, why mixed print and cursive was fastest in a big study, and a 10-minute plan for tonight.
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SMART Goals for Soccer Players: A Season Plan Kids Can Keep
Why the SMART recipe isn’t backed by theory, when an open goal beats a specific one, and a one-goal-every-five-weeks season plan.
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What to Say to Your Kid After a Bad Game (Not ‘Good Job’)
Why fake praise backfires after a bad game, when silence works better, and a four-question car-ride script to try tonight.
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