Recognizing patterns is a useful skill for all learners because it is a key theme in mathematics and a problem solving tool. It also helps with the development of a child’s mathematical understanding. What is a pattern?  A pattern is anything that repeats. You can help your child to notice patterns by pointing them...
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Parent-Teacher conferences are an important time for you to be able to sit down with your child’s teacher and discuss your child. You may wonder how you can prepare for this meeting. Here are some helpful tips: Be on time. Most likely your conference is scheduled for about 20 minutes. If you would like to...
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Learning the letters of the alphabet and their phonetic sounds is one of the building blocks of reading. Literacy is needed for all learning, so teaching your children the basics at an early age is very important. The Fridge Words Magnetic Word Builder is the perfect tool to help promote learning the letters, their...
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Teaching your child the alphabet should be fun and easy. Children can begin becoming familiar with the shapes and names of the letters at a very early age. Here are some ideas to get you started! First, teach the names… The Alphabet Song is a great place to start. It is an excellent way to teach the...
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As parents, we should emphasize the importance of school and doing well in school. Yet, it is also important for children to explore other interests. Children who attend after school activities find less time to get into trouble when they are teens because they have goals both academic and personal. When a child has activities...
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Puzzles are a terrific way to develop your child’s visual-spacial abilities. While many children excel in this area, others do not. The artistic part of the brain deals with this development. It is likely that early exposure to visual-spacial opportunities will help a child’s ability to see things as interconnected or parts of a whole. In the...
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