Recent Education Blog | Parents Supporting Teachers PostsBenefits of Trips to the Libraryby Lyn Newton18 Jun 2008 06:55 AMReading is very beneficial to children. One way to encourage and inspire your child to read is to take him or her to the library. There are many benefits that children can gain from taking a trip to the library. Tips for Talking to the Principalby Lyn Newton17 Jun 2008 07:11 AMThere may come a time in your child's education that you are not pleased with way the a teacher or another school staff member handled a particular situation. It is very possible that a teacher or faculty member may have a different point of view than you had on a certain situation. More Tips for Selecting Booksby Lyn Newton13 Jun 2008 04:37 PMPreviously I had listed some tips on helping children make good book selections from the library. Finding the right book and getting a child involved in a story that he or she enjoys is one of the best ways to motivate the desire to read. Tips for Selecting Booksby Lyn Newton13 Jun 2008 12:34 PMRecently I discussed the concern that the number of children who read for fun is decreasing. It seems that the older children get, the less they enjoy reading. Why are Dads not as Involved as Moms?by Lyn Newton25 May 2008 05:56 PMOne noticeable trend that I have seen since teaching and working in education is that there is a major shortage of father participation. When it comes to volunteering for field trip chaperones, volunteering for classroom helpers, and writing teacher notes, moms seem to be at the top of the list. More Early Reading Terms and Definitionsby Lyn Newton05 May 2008 02:53 PMMy previous article discussed the different techniques that are now being used in helping children learn to read. I began with a brief overview of how things have changed over the past few years. Early Reading Terms and Definitionsby Lyn Newton05 May 2008 12:48 PMEducation has changed greatly over the last several years. I hear complaints and concerns from many parents that they struggle with helping their children complete homework. Many of these parents who are having questions are parents of primary age children. Who Should be Responsible for Tardies and Absences?by Lyn Newton27 Mar 2008 09:23 AMOne aspect of education that can be both a positive and a negative is parents. Parents can be a true asset to teachers and to children. Unfortunately parents can also be a great interference of a child's physical and mental growth. How to Interact with Your Childby Lyn Newton26 Nov 2007 08:53 PMIn a previous article I discussed the lack of time that many parents have to interact and play with their children. I also described the importance of play during a child's early years. Some people feel uncomfortable or bored when playing with their children, especially young children. Encouraging Middle School Students to Readby Lyn Newton10 Nov 2007 03:35 PMIn a previous article, I discussed the loss of interest in reading with most middle school students. During the primary grades students are more excited about reading and books. However the excitement is lost somewhere along the way to the early teens. Recent Blog Comments K_REY_C says... "Yes, trust is a very important component of all of this." |
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