Get a Jumpstart on the School Year: Tips for Parents & Kids
With a new school year upon us, here are some tips for parents and kids to start off on the right foot and get the most out of your child’s …
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Parenting Grade-School Aged Kids
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How Will the Common Core Standards Effect my Child's Education? Tips & Info for Parents
By now, you may have heard the words “common” and “core” buzzing around the grapevine, and you’re likely wondering what these words mean, and how they …
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Review of Treasure Hunt: Build Your Own Game for a Classroom Party With This Online Source
Looking for a fun birthday game, rainy day activity or classroom adventure? Kids love treasure hunts. If you don’t have the time to make one of …
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Create Your Own Digital Flash Cards to Teach Reading at Home
My five-year-old has no problem adapting to new technology. You can teach your child to recognize words with digital flash cards. Learn how to make …
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Helping Your Child Deal with Testing Anxiety & Standardized Tests
The time has come for your child to be tested on all the information they have learned and studied throughout the year. Is your child anxious (or are …
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Get Involved in Your School & Increase your Child's Academic Success
The research is saturated with the data that points out when parents are involved in schools; gains in student achievement are evident. So you know …
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Parent’s Guide to Common Core State Standards in Elementary School: How CCSS is Preparing 21st Century Learners
The Common Core State Standards are now implemented in nearly every state in the country. What does this mean for your child, and what can you do to …
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Is Your Child Ready to Begin Kindergarten, or Should You Hold Them Back a Year? Benefits & Drawbacks to Delaying Kindergarten
The decision of when to have your child begin kindergarten has lasting repercussions, as your child will likely move directly from kindergarten to …
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Too Much Homework? It's a Global Epidemic!
The battle over homework is an age-old one, although it seems the pressure on our children is increasing all the time. Think you and your child are …
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A Guide to Multiplication and Division: Homework Help for Students and Parents
So math isn’t your strong suit? Don’t stress! Here you’ll find all the help you need in learning to multiply and divide, as well as …
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