Education experts and students reveal the secrets of maintaining high grades. Brains aren’t the only answer. “Top grades don’t always go to the brightest students,” declares Herbert Walberg, professor of education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who has conducted major studies of super-achieving students. “Knowing how to make the most of your […]
 Hitting the books shouldn’t hurt. Help your favorite student get an A+ in health.  Stay action-packed. The end of summer shouldn’t mean the end of outdoor activities. Sign kids up for a sport or send them out to ride bikes or walk the dog. If you live near school, skip the bus and […]
Check with your child’s school. Many participate with a pre-packaged supply site such as Desktop School Supplies or Schoolpak. You can order all your supplies at once online, and save a trip to the store. Plus, such sites provide something back to your child’s school – often free supplies for teachers, etc.   If your school doesn’t, […]
1. The Human Body & Healthy Habits (Also promotes self-awareness!) 2. Colors/Rainbows 3. The 5 Senses (Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste, Hear) 4. Insects (Bugs, Butterflies, Spiders,etc.) 5. Animals (including categories: mammals, reptiles, fish, etc.) 6. Dinosaurs 7. Weather/Seasons 8. Astonomy – Stars, Sun, Moon, Planets 9. Magnets 10. Plants and Gardening 11. Habitats 12. Geology […]
1. Exposure. If the number one rule in real estate is location, then the number one rule in promoting literacy and language is exposure. Expose your child to the printed and written word often and in great quantity. Talk to them often. Start as early as you can. Read to them every day. Have books […]
Children start school with different degrees of social and emotional maturity. These qualities take time and practice to learn. Give your child opportunities at home to begin to develop the following positive qualities. — Confidence: Children must feel good about themselves and believe they can succeed. Confident children are more willing to attempt new tasks—and […]
 It is essential that written language is purposeful and meaningful to your child. Try the following activities.  1. Help your child learn the letters of the alphabet. Read ABC books, play letter-matching games, and work on puzzles to help her identify letters. Invite her to make letters using clay. 2. Take pictures of […]
Learning to write is a thrilling adventure for your child. It’s also key to building her reading skills. Like grown-ups, children use writing to communicate to others. You’ve probably noticed your child pretending to write notes, make lists, and take phone messages to embellish her dramatic play. These early activities provide powerful motivation to learn […]
