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School and Learning

July- August 2010

How does change affect your family? Get some ideas for smooth transitions! Ages and stages and current events.
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May- June 2010

Are you tried of saying No! Get some ideas for ways to reduce your use of this word. Including ages and stages and current events!
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5 Things Teachers Wish Parents Would…

Teachers wish parents…

Would realize they are their child’s first and most important teachers and that their good example is the best teaching technique that their child can experience. Parents are responsible for their children.
Would not criticize their child’s teacher in front of the child.
Would impose limits on TV and video games. Try to spend more [...]

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Helping Your Children Succeed at School

Want to kindle the flame of school success in your child? It’s hard for kids to be motivated to achieve in school if they don’t feel good about themselves. Concentrate on building confidence in your child by doing the following:

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Tips on Reading With Your Child

Parents often ask teachers, “How can I help my child with reading?” The answer might surprise you. You can help at home even before your child is ready for school. Experts studied a group of school-age children who were good readers. The good readers had several things in common when they were of preschool age. [...]

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Raising a Child Who Loves to Read

The love of reading is perhaps the best gift we can give to our children.
“He that loves a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. By study, by reading, by thinking, one may innocently divert and pleasantly entertain himself, as in all weathers, as in all [...]

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Is Your Child Entering Kindergarten?

Do you have children starting kindergarten? Are your children going to a new school this year? The following tips can help make the transition smoother and less stressful for both yourself and your kids.

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Tips for Meeting With Your Childs Teacher

Meetings with a teacher over your child’s work is a time to celebrate good learning that is taking place in the classroom-as well as to make plans for how you can work together to foster even more growth. Here are some things to think about before you go to the meeting:

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Things to Know About Meeting with a Child Specialist

Most children at some point in their school career will meet with a specialist. When a parent is notified that their child will need some specialized evaluation or support, they understandably can be concerned. It helps to know that it is normal for most to need this additional assistance occasionally. Usually this support is short-term, [...]

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Math at Home

Many parents rarely use the words fun and math in the same sentence, especially on nights when it’s time to balance the checkbook! But there are simple games you can play with your child as you’re going about normal, daily tasks that can build their math abilities. And in the process, you’ll have fun together [...]

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