Recent Education Blog | Study Practices PostsWhat Your Fifth Grader Needs To Learnby Valerie Nelson22 Aug 2006 01:59 PMFifth graders generally tend to be good communicators, are more trustworthy and dependable, and will be able to form good relationships with teachers. Many ten year olds begin the onset of puberty, which can be awkward at this age. What Your Forth Grader Needs To Learnby Valerie Nelson21 Aug 2006 12:56 PMIn fourth grade, students now look at abstract information and are required to synthesize information from different topics and sometimes across subject areas. In addition, the amount of written work and homework increases. Encouraging the Reluctant Readerby mommytotwo17 Aug 2006 10:49 AM"Mommy, I don't want to read!" "Mommy, I don't like reading." Do these scenarios sound familiar? If so, you may have a reluctant reader on your hands. What is a parent to do to when trying to motivate their child to read? 1. What Your Third Grader Needs To Learnby Valerie Nelson16 Aug 2006 05:45 AMThird grade is a really important year as students will finish their early elementary years. Foundational reading and math skills are necessary to have success in future school years. Make sure your student is working at grade level. What Your Second Grader Needs To Learnby Valerie Nelson15 Aug 2006 07:10 AMSecond grade is generally a really fun year for most students and parents. Settling in to the full day occurred in first grade, so second graders are more geared toward using their day to the fullest to maximize their learning potential. What Your First Grader Needs To Learnby Valerie Nelson14 Aug 2006 08:04 AMSo your young student now has one year of learning under his or her belt. First grade may be a big transition to a full day of school if your Kindergartner was in a ½ day school setting. This year there are less play type activities and more emphasis on learning new tools for academic success. What Kindergartners Need To Learnby Valerie Nelson11 Aug 2006 08:40 AMKindergarten is a wonderful time of discovery and learning. For many children this will be the first significant time away from their parents if they did not attend pre-school or were not in a childcare setting for their first four-five years. What Your Child Needs To Knowby Valerie Nelson10 Aug 2006 11:26 AMThe school year is nearly upon us, and in some parts of the country, schools will be starting next week already! Parents may be excited and children may be groaning about the impending New Year. Laptops For Educationby Valerie Nelson03 Aug 2006 08:09 AMIt has been said that laptops are the 21st century pencil and paper for schools. In some areas of the country, such as Michigan, California and Maine, laptop computer technology has been made available for middle and high school students. Older Children Need Parental Involvement In Schoolby Valerie Nelson31 Jul 2006 11:51 AMOne of the biggest factors, besides teacher ability, in the success of a child's academic life is his or her parent's involvement. Studies show that the more involved parents are in their children's education, the higher the chance of achieving academic excellence. Recent Blog Comments K_REY_C says... "Yes, trust is a very important component of all of this." |
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