It is a well known fact that children thrive on established routines. If your family has standard routines each day, your children are more likely to be successful students. Repetition makes a child’s world organized. Knowing what to expect also creates a foundation of coping skills they can use for the rest of their...
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When a child completes a reading assignment, he/she will most likely be able to answer some basic factual questions about what was read. The ability to relay back the facts is a stepping stone to being able to answer more interpretive questions. As a child progresses through school, he/she is going to need to...
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Your child’s teacher wants your child be successful in school. Even though a teacher may not say everything you would like to hear about your child, keep in mind that your child’s teacher is your partner. Develop a relationship with him/her at the beginning of the school year. A child will be a success...
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Authors use many literary tools in order to convey their thoughts and ideas in writing. Children are introduced to these different tools as they progress through the grade levels at school. Challenge your child to use a new literary tool when he/she is working on a writing assignment. Here are some to consider using… Alliteration-Using...
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Some children find writing a daunting and tedious task, while others enjoy getting their thoughts down on paper. Today, there is an emphasis on being able to communicate through writing as text messaging, email, and blogs become more and more popular. Parents can help their children learn how to write, but sometimes it is...
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Tearing paper builds finger muscles and is an essential step before being able to use a pair of scissors properly. If you want your child to be good with scissors, then teach him/her to tear paper first. Here is a fun fine motor activity to do with your child in order to practice tearing. Materials: All...
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