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Parents Prepare for Parent Teacher Conference

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In most districts parent teacher conferences are near. In a previous article, I discussed the importance of conferencing with your child’s teacher. I also discussed how teachers should prepare for parent teacher conferences. It is equally important for parents to prepare for the conference. As a parent, one should consider what issue needs to be discussed. Make a list of questions that you would like to ask your child’s teacher. Depending on what you plan to talk to the teacher about, you may find it best to leave your child out of the conference. It may also be best to … Continue reading →

How Teachers Should Prepare for Parent Teacher Conferences

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Like any other school day, teachers need to prepare for parent teacher conferences. Most parent teacher conferences are held within a certain block of time. I prefer scheduling parents for appointments within that time period. By scheduling parents, you reduce the amount of ‘wait in line’ time and do not feel as rushed to move parents in and out. You can also look at the schedule and somewhat prepare for the next conference by knowing which child will be discussed next. About one week before conference day, I send home a note with time slots and blank lines. Parents choose … Continue reading →

The Parental Price of Technology

What do you think of when you read the title of this article? Do you think about how expensive it is to keep up with the latest and greatest new gaming system your child just must have? Or how to save money buying your child’s next computer? Think again. I’ve written a few articles about the benefits of having a technologically driven home such as why you should buy your child a cell phone and a fun look at tech toys for tots. I’ve also written articles about how children should be monitored online and how parents should watch out … Continue reading →

Quick Tips to Have a Smooth Back to School Transition

It’s that time of year again, and in most parts of the world, school is looming before us. It is time for sharpened pencils, creaky textbooks and the smell of the cafeteria. The transition time between summer and back to school is extremely difficult for both children and adults. Here are a few quick trips to help you get back into the swing of things with the smoothest transition possible. Start Early About a week or two before school resumes, start going to bed a bit earlier and waking up closer to the time you would need to get up. … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review – July 7th-12th

Welcome to our Week in Review! If you didn’t have the chance to join us every day here in LDS, here’s your opportunity to get caught up. We started off the week with “Dinner Discussions,” which helps keep us on track with our lessons. Then we had a review of Dallin H. Oaks’ conference talk on “Testimony.” Is your teen trying to decide whether or not to add seminary to his schedule? “Choose to Attend Seminary” will help him see that the blessings will be great if he’ll take that extra time to study the gospel more deeply. We continued … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 7 – April 13

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This week, I continued my focus on science and began a new focus on adults returning to school. In the area of science, I offered outdoor activity ideas and insight on gender gap. I also discussed study tips for adults returning to college. I hope that you enjoyed the week! Sunday, April 8 Outdoor Activity Ideas Many schools do not have outdoor classrooms. Even if you do not have access to outdoor instruction materials, you can easily conduct outdoor lessons. I offered some ideas in this article. Parents Prepare for Parent Teacher Conference It is important for parents to attend … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 1 – April 6

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This week, I began my series of articles on the subject of science. Science is often not considered to be a core subject such as language arts and math. However, science is very important to the progress of our society. I will continue to add science information and ideas to my blogs. In addition to science, I have also been discussing parent teacher conferences. My school just recently completed the last parent teacher conference session of this school year. Below you will find a brief description of articles from the week. Sunday, April 1 Science-My Weakness In this article, I … Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Get the REAL Scoop on Your Child’s Homework

Children with learning disabilities and other special needs require a lot of parental involvement when it comes to homework. It may be difficult for these kids to keep track of assignments and deadlines, and they may be fearful to ask their teachers questions for clarification. And even when there really isn’t any tangible homework, there might be tests or quizzes scheduled for which your child should be preparing. Here are seven ways you can keep tabs on your child’s homework while still giving your son or daughter a feeling of independence and accomplishment. Meet with your child’s teacher(s) early in … Continue reading →

Effective School Reading Programs

The importance of instilling a love of reading in my son Tyler is something I take very serious. I am fortunate to have a child who loves reading and being read to. With a mother who is not only a writer but an avid reader you might imagine he would probably love reading. Books and reading have always been a part of his life and like a lot of parents I started reading to him before he was born. Now, that he can read well and independently and he’s just five, well I am sooooo proud of him. Will a … Continue reading →