Posted on: Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 in Back to School, Conversations with kids, Kids safety
The first week of school is over. We know it can be a bit hectic but we hope everyone has adjusted and is smiling. We spent a lot of time discussing the importance of establishing routines for our kids including … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 in Back to School, Conversations with kids, Homework, parent involvement
The first Tuesday after Labor Day means one thing – SCHOOL IS IN SESSION! Best of luck to all for a successful 2012 -2013 school year. But why trust to luck? Our goal is to do all we can to … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 in Back to School, Book recommendations, Dan Greenburg, Reluctant Readers, Rhymes
The new school year has started for some kids and for others, the Labor Day holiday is the last one before school begins. This week’s book suggestions are fun reading to help get your kids back into the “reading mode” … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 in Back to School, Reading tips for kids, Summer Activities for Kids
It’s the second week in August and I guarantee you that teachers everywhere are already getting ready for another busy year with the kids. And even though we have a few lazy weeks left in August to enjoy it is … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, August 9th, 2012 in Back to School, Book List, Book recommendations, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading
With summer beginning to wind down it’s time to start thinking about the new school year. For all kids it’s a new beginning. For some, who are just starting school, it’s an exciting time but it can also be a … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 in Back to School, Homework, parent involvement, Reading
The first week of school is over! Hopefully everyone is getting used to the school time schedule and the family balancing act is going well. Last week we made specific suggestions on how to make homework time efficient and as … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 in Back to School, Homework, Listening to kids, parent involvement, Reading
Its official – the school year for 2011 -2012 is in session! Hopefully everyone’s first day jitters are over. Maybe homework has already been assigned and the routines that we’ve talked about in earlier blogs have been established. We hope … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 in Back to School, parent involvement, Reading, Standardized Testing
By now, most of us have heard about the “standards. We know that our country’s goal is for all children, 3rd grade and up, to score proficient on the “test.” As an educator I could recite the standards from memory. … read more »
Posted on: Friday, August 26th, 2011 in Back to School, Book List, parent involvement, Summer Activities for Kids
This week we continue with “Back to School” books but our theme is about being new and trying to make friends. These books are for the younger set but other kids may also benefit from and enjoy these stories. You … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 in Back to School, parent involvement, Summer Activities for Kids
School supplies are packed and ready to go, new lunch bags have been carefully selected and first day outfits are planned. Everyone is ready for the first day of school and there is nothing else to do – BUT WAIT … read more »