We love reviewing books here at Classroom talk, but this summer, we’d like to try something new: we want you (and your children) to be the reviewer.  Below are some suggestions to get you started, but we’d love to hear what you’re reading this summer and what you think of it. Post a comment with your …Related Posts:Fantastic Fairy HousesThe Apothecary by Maile MeloyBook Review The Emerald Atlas by John StephensBook Review: Heist SocietyBook Review: [...]

One of the best things about summer is that children get a chance to explore outside of school. Exploring nature and the woods can lead to all kinds of exciting discoveries. Children are natural collectors. Egg cartons make a great holder for rock collections but with a little imagination Fairy Houses can be the ultimate …Related Posts:Classroom Talk Summer Reading 2013!Three Fun and Educational Things to do with Your Kids this Summer4th Graders Review of [...]

Guest Post By Meaghan I. Read the instructions for the essay carefully, and make sure you read each question twice before answering. Touch upon every point that the question asks for, and do not be afraid to spend a few days on your essay as you perfect it. Here are a group of dos and don’ts …Related Posts:How to Succeed in an Online School8 Tips Every H.S. Graduate Should Know Before Heading to College25 iPad [...]

Guest Post By Agnes Jimenez There is nothing worse than watching your child struggle in school whether they are having problems academically or socially. Although it is usually fairly easy for parents to help their child improve their grades, it is much more difficult for them to help their child make and keep friends. Before parents …Related Posts:Don’t Let Your Child Be A Compulsive EaterHow to Handle the Class ClownBook Review The Emerald Atlas by [...]

Guest Post by: Ann Gault Many students struggle with their essay writing because simply, they don’t completely understand what the best way to go about them. Even then, essay writing should not be a difficult task if you follow through with the following advice and tips. Always use active voice As much as possible, when writing an …Related Posts:Minimal Marking: A Humane and Practical ApproachDos and Don’ts in Writing College Application EssaysHow to Succeed in [...]

Guest Post By: David Morgan   Learning to read can be one of life’s most stressful events for a child. For some children, picking up phonics and spelling seems like second nature. For others, the reading process sparks long-lasting low confidence and a chronic distaste for schoolwork. Parents often find it difficult to know how to build up self-confidence in a …Related Posts:Five Ways to Motivate ReadersBook Review: Teaching Comprehension With Nonfiction Read AloudsHow to [...]

Guest Post By Allison Foster Online education offers students a flexible way to enhance their academic learning outside of the regular classroom. While the popularity of online classes initially began in the college setting, more public and private school systems are beginning to utilize online education in their programs from kindergarten through high school as …Related Posts:Dos and Don’ts in Writing College Application Essays8 Tips Every H.S. Graduate Should Know Before Heading to College25 iPad [...]