There are many ways to help children learn math facts. Before encouraging your child to answer math facts quickly, it is important to help your child build a conceptual understanding of math facts so that she can transfer her knowledge across contexts.
No one likes to lose, but it is important for young children to learn how to accept loss without feeling bitter or bad about themselves. Begin by acknowledging your child’s feelings and let her know that it is okay to feel disappointed, sad, or angry when she loses.
To encourage your son to sound out words he doesn’t know, help him build confidence blending and segmenting words. For example, you might start by having him listen to you stretch out the two-sound word “me” (e.g., m-ē).
It is great that your daughter already has a head-start when it comes to math. One way to keep her interested in math and help her continue to improve her math skills is to create fun math opportunities wherever you are.
If you do not feel that your daughter’s teacher is a good match for her personality, start by arranging to spend an hour or two in the classroom so you can observe how the teacher interacts with your child
Giving your daughter the confidence to be herself is one of the greatest gifts you can give her. It is important for her to understand that she shouldn't be ashamed of her intelligence or pretend to be someone she is not.
Phonics is the understanding of the relationship between letters and their sounds. Learning phonics helps children decode words as they read, spell words when they write, and increases reading comprehension.
A great place to look for beginner books that your 7-year-old might like is your local library. The wonderful thing about libraries is that they are free and have a great selection of books making it easier for your child to find something that sparks his/her interest. Be sure to talk to the librarian as well as he/she will likely have...
Thanksgiving dinner might feel like comfort food to adults, but for toddlers, it is a table full of new colors, textures, tastes, and experiences. To keep your child’s first experience with these new foods as positive, and low pressure, as possible, try serving some of the dishes you will have at Thanksgiving dinner beforehand at a reg...
As a parent, it can be difficult to see your child struggle with shyness, particularly if you are outgoing. It is important, however, to avoid labeling your child or making him/her feel like there is something wrong with being shy. Instead, acknowledge your child’s feelings and help your child overcome his/her fears by encouraging them...
It is not uncommon for teachers to have up to 30 children in their classroom, which can make it difficult for teachers to give students – and parents – the personalized attention they need. While it is important for you to keep this in mind, you should always feel comfortable contacting your child’s teacher with any concerns that you h...