Exercise the body before the brain
Exercise, even something as simple as 30 minutes of walking, can help with focus on work. With gorgeous spring weather in the forecast,...
Spring Cleaning
With the change in season, you may be contemplating spring cleaning your house. This is also a good time of year to spring clean school...
Handwriting Help
Are you worried about the legibility of your child's handwriting? If you think she needs a bit more practice to perfect her penmanship, I...
Kids' Work Spaces That Work
One of the best ways you can help with your child's homework is to make sure that he has an effective work space. Creating such a work...
Limiting Screen Time
In almost every household where children have access to electronic devices, there is an adult wishing that the kids would spend less time...
Practice During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, which means that school breaks are also coming up. You may be looking for ways to help your child keep up his...
Decoding Standards-Based Report Cards
Every school year I hear from families who are having trouble interpreting a child's report card. Naturally, parents and guardians want a...
Effective Flashcards
Do you remember using flashcards when you were a student? Maybe you have even recommended flashcards to your child. When learning facts...
Quiz me, Mom!
Surely one of the most common answers when one asks a child how he will study for an assessment is “I’ll have my mom or dad quiz me.”...
Does class size matter?
It seems obvious that smaller class sizes would be better for students and teachers alike. Parents often advocate for and seek out...
