There is increasing concern among parents today about the quality of education being given to their children. Each state is participating in different things to monitor and maintain standards within their local schools. The education system can only do so much for the children; … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in School
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Parent Involvement in Education
Dorothy Rich, author of Mega Skills once said, "In this complex world, it takes more than a good school to educate children. And it takes more than a good home. It takes these two major educational institutions working together." Parent involvement in education has never been … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Education
When to Start Teaching the Alphabet
Most parents aren't sure when to teach the ABCs to their children. You hear different time frames from friends and family that you should start at two years or so when the child begins to talk. Others will wait until they are four or five since they can identify most letters by … [Read more...] about When to Start Teaching the Alphabet
Top Five Ways to Teach the ABCs
If you are a parent you are probably aware of all the different methods used to teach the ABCs. Finding a method that will work for your child is not always an easy task. Of course learning the ABCs depends on the development of your child. You are smart not to compare your child … [Read more...] about Top Five Ways to Teach the ABCs
Tips for Teaching ABCs
The best way to evaluate what age you should start teaching the ABCs is with your child. Pace yourself and don't try to make your child into a genius by forcing too much on them, after all, they are still a toddler. If your child is saying a lot of words like "mama" and "dada", … [Read more...] about Tips for Teaching ABCs
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