Dr. Ruth
Wilson


Dr. Ruth A. Wilson works as an educational consultant and curriculum writer. She has a doctorate in early childhood and elementary education and a master’s degree in special education. Dr. Wilson taught at the university level for over 14 years, including ten years at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Professionally, her primary areas of interest are early childhood environmental education and peace education. Much of her work focuses on the holistic development of children, with an emphasis on connections between body, mind, and spirit.

Articles by Dr. Ruth

Empathy for the 'A'

Teaching students to care isn’t just good for classroom culture—it’s good for learning.

Do You See What I See?

Children need help learning to see perspectives that differ from their own, and teachers can guide them—even in preschool and the early grades.

Connecting With Students Through Dialogue

After learning an important lesson about student engagement as a classroom teacher, this teacher educator passed it on to her pre-service teachers: Focus on connecting with students versus trying to control them.

Not All Heroes Fight

Children tend to think of heroes as weapon-wielding fighters, but Leo Lionni’s Swimmy can help them understand a different concept of heroism.

We All Have Gifts to Offer

There’s more for your students than meets the eye in Leo Lionni’s classic children’s book Frederick.
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