Schoolwork

Cheating and Kids: Use Teaching Moments

April 11, 2013

Last week found a dark cloud hanging over the educational establishment in Atlanta, Georgia. Caught up in the conspiracy to cheat were the former superintendent, executive administrators, principals, assistant principals, testing coordinators, teachers, school improvement specialists, and a school secretary at thirty-five schools— all were indicted on racketeering and corruption to various degrees. If the [...]

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How To Balance Praise And Criticism

February 6, 2013

Learning to read is a rite of passage for 5 year olds. But for some children, it is the hardest thing they will ever do. Children that struggle with reading or spelling due to dyslexia, auditory processing issues or a bright visual learning style can have their sense of self-confidence dashed after just one year [...]

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Coping with Stress in Modern Education

February 3, 2013

Our children are stressed out by an educational system that actually uses stress as an educational technique. It’s a constant pressure of homework deadlines, essays and exams. And our children are told at a young age that failing a test means that they are failures in life. They’ll never amount to much if they don’t [...]

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Help your child learn a second language

February 3, 2013

I’ve been teaching my two boys(3 and 5) French for almost a year. And since my accent and pronunciation are far from perfect, I’ve used the web as a way for my kids to hear French spoken by native speakers. Here are a few of my favorite web resources if you want to help your [...]

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The Back to School Transition

August 5, 2011

With the return back to school just around the corner, preparing your child(ren) for the transition from Summer is imperative. Many parents extend bedtime, forego studying and put off otherwise routine tasks for the sake of summertime fun and play. Easing your kids back into the school routine can be tricky, frustrating, and may even [...]

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How to Raise A Reader

March 6, 2011

Raising a reader is something every parent should attempt to do. A child who loves to read will find most scholastic adventures to be easier. The following are some great tips for how to raise a reader: Tip one: Read to your child- A child who gets read to on a daily basis, will typically [...]

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