It’s that time of year when the weather is warming up, the kids are getting restless waiting for school to let out for the summer, and parents are looking into summer camp options. Is your child really ready for summer camp? Once you make that decision, how do you choose? The first and obvious question to answer is: What are my child’s interests? Does he enjoy science, art, music, dance, one or more sports? There...
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Writer’s notebooks are typically used in the classroom to house ideas, favorite quotes, and just general nuggets of information. At any time, the information within these notebooks may be turned into a writing piece. I like to encourage my own children to view writing as a fun, active form of communication. I also like to encourage the connection between reading and writing as often as possible. Here are ten ways a writer’s notebook may be...
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It’s that time of year when some parents will be hearing the words that they just don’t want to hear, “Your child needs to be retained and repeat the school year.” For most it shouldn’t be a surprise. The teacher has mentioned in conferences, phone calls and notes home that the student is working below grade level and not keeping up with his peers. Most parents accept the idea when they are convinced...
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May 7-11th is National Teacher Appreciation Week. All over the country schools and PTAs will be celebrating teachers and all they do to educate children. Take time out this weekend to put some thought into all the time and effort your child’s teacher puts forth to help your child, and how you can show your thanks for those efforts. A great way to do this is with a letter letting the teacher know the many ways...
Are you familiar with We Teach? Amy, the founder of teachmama where she shares ways she sneaks learning into every day with her family, being the awesome teachmama that she is, created We Teach a couple of months ago. It is growing by leaps and bounds! We Teach is a place where parents and educators can come together to share ideas for teaching our children. There is a group for everyone there and anyone is...
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