Helping Your Child Finish the School Year Strong
Helping Your Child Finish the School Year Strong As the end of the school year approaches, students of all ages begin to feel fatigued with classroom learning. This sensation is especially strong in the warmer months when they think about their plans for the summer...
The Importance of Your Child’s Education in the Arts
The Role of the Arts in Society Although given less attention than in times past, the fine arts will continue to be an essential part of a country's culture. Notably, the arts develop the imagination, nurturing people psychologically and emotionally, thus...
How to Teach Your Children About Money
Teaching your kids about money is the first step in helping them learn good personal finance habits. They can begin learning about money at an early age, and familiarizing them with financial concepts will give them a better understanding of mathematics. Here are a...
Common Strategies That Teachers Use with Struggling Students
For many students, knowing how to study effectively, how to process the material presented in the classroom, and knowing how to apply knowledge in new contexts is a challenging task. While most parents of struggling students believe that their children will set...
What Parents Should Know About Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated instruction is a method of teaching centered on ensuring students within a diverse classroom community can access information, make sense of ideas, and develop cognition regardless of differences in their cognitive abilities. For teachers to be...
How to Help Children Cope With Grief
Whether it is the loss of a parent, a grandparent, a friend, or even a beloved pet, every child can experience grief in their own way. The process of grieving can be very difficult for children, and how each one of them copes with it will depend on several factors....
What Parents Should Know about the School Evaluation Process
Many children have ADHD and other learning disabilities. These children need to find school services and support services that cater to their unique needs. These children's needs and education rights are well stated in the IDEA. IDEA stands for Individuals with...
School Refusal: What Parents Should Know
Rotating between different teachers, different classes, and dealing with peers can cause moments of mild anxiety for most students. Most students can overcome these anxieties, and many enjoy the social aspects of school. However, for some students, the anxiety can...
Keeping Kids Active During the Pandemic Winter
Keeping your kids active during the cold winter season is key to keeping them healthy. It is even more important during our current pandemic when they have been cooped up in the house for nearly a year. Most kids are willing to sit on the couch playing video games or...
Addressing Your Child’s Sensory Needs While Learning From Home
Learning from home can be challenging and, at times, downright exhausting for students and parents alike. While many parents may be focused on keeping their children on track academically, it's crucial to acknowledge the health impact - both mental and physical - that...