We can choose to spend our lives looking at what’s wrong in the world, becoming a paralyzed observer (cursing the darkness) or we can choose to light a candle and embrace the light. The only thing stopping you from achieving your goals is . . .
READS: What’s A Parent To Do
05/12/2011 By Leave a Comment
With a hundred and one responsibilities lined up in no particular order, how can you be certain your elementary-aged child understood what he or she read during their required 20 minutes of homework reading?
Schools As Great As They Can Be
06/09/2011 By Leave a Comment
Schools aren’t the straightforward places many of us remember from our childhood. Meeting the learning needs of all children, each of whom come with their own individual but significant differences, and in the context of high and sometimes competing expectations, is a complex task that no teacher can singlehandedly deliver on.
Tell Me Your Story – Fostering a Child’s Writing Skills And Abilities!
14/08/2011 By Leave a Comment
While modern technology has contributed greatly to the field of education and the learning process, many parents like myself often find themselves at a loss when it comes to fostering a love for literacy in their children. Too many a time, I find myself arguing with my kids about what they should be doing on their iPads and other gadgets
The Educational Value Of Beading For Children
25/07/2011 By 1 Comment
Beading helps pre-school children with their dressing skills and pencil grasp and control. Beading helps school aged children with math and problem solving skills, visual motor and perceptual skills and cognitive skills. The planning aspect of beading helps children of all ages with organization skills and completing a beading project provides a sense of accomplishment in finalizing a project that offers freedom of self-expression and togetherness with the other children at the party.
Top 5 Literacy Tips for Summer
20/07/2011 By Leave a Comment
If you have an emerging reader at home and you are anxious to encourage your child’s development over the summer check out these 5 great tips!
