The Relationship Between Academics and Sitting Still
It’s no secret teachers appreciate students who are able to sit still, remain attentive, think before acting, and persist with a task. These children not only make an educator’s job easier, but...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons To Switch Schools Mid-Year
Our culture has conditioned us to think of late summer as the time for our kids to go back to school. Usually, an assumption has been made well-ahead of time and the location is a given with few...
View ArticleSilly Songs, Fun Activities Lead to Reading Success in Young Learners
Have you ever had a silly children’s song stuck in your head? While they can be completely irksome to adults and often are the most insidious of earworms, many of them actually serve an important...
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Your Child and Reading: Getting Ready with Phonics
K12’s Noodleverse Language Arts program is designed to boost five critical reading skills in early learners. How well is your child learning to read? Reading is a major challenge, so don’t be...
View ArticleA Parent’s Role in the World of Words and Vocabulary
Vocabulary – or, the words we need to know in order to communicate – is important for daily comprehension of what others are saying, what we are reading, and even what we want others to understand. But...
View ArticleTeaching With Technology Boosts Preschoolers’ Math Learning
What do you think happens when classrooms are equipped with high-end technologies, such as interactive whiteboards and laptop computers, and teachers are encouraged to use high-quality free content...
View ArticleKindergarten Readiness and the Gifted Child
It was more than 20 years ago, but I still recall the jitters I felt when my oldest son started kindergarten. “Is my son ready?” I wondered. I knew he grasped new ideas quickly and had a vivid...
View ArticleKindergarten: Is Your Child Ready?
Child development experts agree that no perfect formula determines when children are truly ready for kindergarten. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),...
View ArticleA Parent’s Guide to Kindergarten Success
A child’s kindergarten school year sets the stage for future educational success. If a student obtains a strong foundation beginning in kindergarten he can develop confidence and skills that will prove...
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Back to School: School Supply Lists that Make Sense
For some parents, getting those back to school supply lists can make us a ball of stress. This year we’re not going to let it get to us and make an effort to experience the joy and excitement most kids...
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10 Ways to Enhance Children’s Early Learning and Development
A recent webinar featuring a well-known author and educator offers parents and teachers fascinating insight and practical information to help them boost children’s early learning and development. This...
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