To help my daughter prepare for kindergarten, I encouraged the children in her preschool class to talk to me about transitioning to “big school.”
Kids Concerns & Kindergarten
Education: Kindergarten
Raise a “Loves to Learn” Child
Your preschooler’s mind is like a sponge, eager to explore and understand. Take advantage of this time in your child’s life to give him a thirst for life-long learning.
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Development
Age(s):
2 - 3 Years
10 Ways to Help your Child Succeed in School
Thirteen-year-old Jared Cobb describes himself as an “intuitive” student. He receives straight A’s in eighth grade and next year, as a freshman in high school, he’ll enter five honors classes. What’s the secret of his success? “I always put studying ahead of everything,” says Cobb. “If I think I have a lot of homework, I… Read more »
Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about standardized tests.
Age(s): 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years, Teens
Education Resources for Special Needs Children
TN Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia 200 N. Baird Lane, Murfreesboro MTSU Box 397 494-8880 • mtsu.edu/dyslexia Assist K – 12 students with dyslexia, their teachers and their families. Services are free or at very low cost to all Tennessee residents. They also create public awareness about dyslexia, offer assessments for dyslexia,… Read more »
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Special Needs
Age(s):
2 - 3 Years, 4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years, Teens
How Technology Can Keep Kids Reading
You can’t fight a battle against technology when it comes to reading. Embrace reading WHERE YOUR KIDS ARE AT. It may be time for an Ereader, Mom and Dad.
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Development
Age(s):
4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years
Successful First Days of School
New teachers, new friends and new routines: the first day of school is loaded with fresh experiences, and for some children, anxiety, particularly for young kids or those transitioning to a new school.
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Development
Age(s):
4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years
The Building Blocks of Learning
The preschool years provide a remarkable opportunity for early learning. Like absorbent sponges, this age group is motivated by fun activities that are simple to provide.
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Development
Age(s):
2 - 3 Years, 4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years, Teens
Help Needed for Reluctant Writer
Parents should be concerned if their kids are reading less, but what about writing? There’s a huge emphasis on writing ability when it comes time for college … What you can do at home matters!
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Development
Age(s):
6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years, Teens
Pay Attention!
The teacher is talking to you about your child’s attention problem … visions of Ritalin dance in your head … but wait. Before jumping to conclusions, take a look at what you can do to help your child naturally.
Filed Under:
Special Needs
Age(s):
4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years, Teens
