5 Ways to Conquer Factors and Multiples
After kids learn multiplication, a typical 4th grade math curriculum then dives into factors and multiples.
17 Tried-And-True Remote Learning Tips For Parents Of Kids With Special Needs
From parents who are going through the same thing. @jessicas139 / Via buzzfeed.com Online learning from home is tough on all students, but especially those with special needs. So, to find out how parents and teachers are dealing with the challenge of remote learning when their child or student has special needs, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to share their […]
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Read More This Year
Whether you have reluctant or avid readers, it’s totally possible. Nurturing a lifelong love of books starts with small, daily reading goals. If your child isn’t reading for at least 20 minutes per day yet, that milestone is a great place to start. “The more your child reads, the more it will increase their vocabulary […]
5 Key Math Tips to Support Your Kids
The way math is taught in school now may be different from when you learned, but these tips are universal. How can we support our learners at home? So many parents struggle with this question, especially when it comes to math. There are many different concepts and strategies being taught in schools that are very […]
Love of learning returns for this student with Down syndrome
On most Friday mornings 14-year-old Matthew Mezzei springs awake in the 5 o’clock hour, excited to start his school day. It’s the earliest he rises. His inner alarm clock alerts him to a special day in his family’s home in rural Pasco County: “Fun Friday!” his mother, Lisa Mezzei, said. “It’s a reward at the […]
7 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Special-Needs Students
Recently, a former music teacher told me about a 1st grade student with Asperger’s syndrome who, on their first encounter, announced in no uncertain terms: “I hate music!”
23 Fun Reading Games for Kids
It’s no secret that kids love to play. So a fun way to improve reading skills is by playing reading games. And many of these games are free!
Everyday Math Activities Kids Can Do at Home
Since many newer math programs, like JUMP math and Singapore math, work hard to help children recognize math in the real world, finding everyday math activities at home is a great way for parents to reinforce this philosophy.
Time to nominate your students for Rising Stars Awards
Do you have a Step Up For Students scholar who made significant improvements academically since attending your school?
10 Questions To Encourage Math Thinking
Teaching math doesn’t have to be daunting and overwhelming. In fact you can find simple ways to encourage math during everyday adventures and activities.
