Wait, what? A Coach? A second grader should be taught how to be a good coach? What a silly concept!? Actually, I don't think so at all. After all, what is a coach? Someone who teaches. Someone who helps others succeed. Someone who cheers on others and helps keep their spirits high in times of difficulty. How are these not qualities that we want to teach and instill in our children? The Dragon Slayers Academy puts children in positions where they must help teach others skills

At FourMonkeys we are huge advocate of STEAM (STEM + Arts) education. We spent years coaching robotics clubs and teaching students how to use each discipline to solve a problem. Beyond those skills, there exists another set that are sometimes overlooked while teaching. Soft Skills. 1. Being a good coach 2. Listening and communicating well. 3. Insights and understanding others 4. Empathy and support 5. Critical Thinking 6. Connecting the dots Over the next few blog posts, we w