Tips and Tricks for Parents from a Special Education Teacher
My eyes were recently opened to a new education law in some states that allows teachers to educate while taking courses to become a teacher. This is an example of the drastic measures states are having to take to fill the educator spots in their districts. Why? Because there is a serious shortage of teachers due to a very high rate of teachers leaving the classroom, especially special education teachers.
10 Things You Can Do to Raise a Reader
Parents are a child’s first teacher, and there are many simple things you can do every day to share the joy of reading while strengthening your child’s literacy skills.
5 Ways to Build Math into Your Child’s Day
Math is everywhere. That’s great news for parents, because we can talk with our kids about math in fun, natural ways. And that kind of math-talk is really important.
Studies show that a child’s math skills at kindergarten entry are a better predictor of future academic success than reading skills, social skills, or the ability to focus. As parents, we can give our kids a head start by helping them get comfortable with math concepts like measuring and counting at home.
Here are five ways to add math to your child’s day.
Encouraging Your Child to Love Reading
Quick poll: Which category is your child in?
LOVES to read!
Could take it or leave it.
Really dislikes reading.
Our goal—and I’m guessing it’s your goal too—is to get your child into the first category.
But what can you do if your child just isn’t motivated to read?
There is actually quite a bit you can do to encourage a love of reading, but first, let’s do some detective work.
5 things to do before an IEP meeting
Preparation is the key to being an effective, confident advocate at your child’s IEP meetings. Here are five important things to do before an IEP meeting.
Classroom Activities and Games for the New Year
The New Year is here and if you’re looking for a few new ways to engage students in learning while making it fun in the process, then partaking in classroom games is the way to go. Games can teach students a variety of skills, such as how to communicate and work with others, resolve conflicts and even make positive decisions. They also are an excellent way for students to get to know each other better which is great for community building in the classroom.
9 Smart Tips for Homework Success
Help kids manage their homework load with these strategies.
Class Size Matters
Compelling evidence demonstrates that reducing class size, particularly for younger children, has a positive effect on student achievement overall and an especially significant impact on the education of disadvantaged children.
10 Ways Parents Can Support Reading at Home
Learning to read is a vital skill. A child’s literacy success or failure can affect his or her life for decades. Research shows that compared to proficient readers, students who don’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma.
Understandably, schools prioritize literacy among nearly all other skills.
Want to Boost Math Learning? Show Students the Wrong Answers
Introducing new math concepts via already-worked examples can give students a significant boost in learning. But choosing the right problems makes a big difference.
