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Learning from silence
My name is Erika and I am a compulsive and loud talker. It feels weird to write that since I haven’t spoken in 10 days. You read that right. I’m even a little afraid I’ll… (continue reading)
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Tagged kids and illness, kids lessons, non-verbal communcation, parent involvement
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Parent Involvement: You are their first teacher. What will you teach?
Parent Involvement
There is no magic pill or one stop method. Parent involvement takes a lifetime of dedication. We have committed educators thankfully on our sides. By trade and passion they bring us motivational techniques, inspiration… (continue reading)
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Tagged beginning reading, Brod Bagert, child learning, learning to read, parent involvement, poems, teach your child to read
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Parent and teacher conferences: Are you prepared
Parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. These 15-30 minutes conferences are designed to give parents/caregivers/teachers the opportunity to discuss every child’s academic, social/emotional and physical development. Do you know what to expect during your meeting(s)?… (continue reading)
Parent Involvement: Where are you on the spectrum?
The parent involvement balance is something most parents struggles with when raising their children.  Expert opinions on parent involvement are often hard to take if not aligned with our core beliefs about child rearing. Quality time… (continue reading)
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Tagged beginning reading, beginning reading activities online reading activities first grade reading activities teach children to read, beginning reading program, beginning reading strategies, Kindergarten reading, parent involvement, reading comprehension, reading with your child, teach my child to read
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Reading a picture book has become obsolete
Technology has its advantages in motivating us to learn more, think differently, and reach new heights in understanding and experiencing all the world has to offer. However, should we forgo the gift to our senses that… (continue reading)
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Tagged beginning reading, beginning reading activities online reading activities first grade reading activities teach children to read, beginning reading program, Kindergarten reading, parent involvement, picture books, reading comprehension, reading with kids, teach my child to read, teaching your child to read
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Summer learning loss- Can we stop it?
Summer learning loss is a reality
Not only do children lose 3 months of reading skills out of 12 during the summer but without some guidance reading alone will not slow this decline.
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This summer take a break from brushing your teeth
What?
This is ridiculous right? Would you ever allow your child the option to choose if they wanted to brush their teeth instead of helping them with this hygienic necessity twice or more daily? Your local… (continue reading)
Before I was a Mom
I received this poem from my daughter’s second grade teacher and I had to share. It made me smile as a mom and I know it will effect you in the same way.
Before… (continue reading)
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Tagged being a parent, Happy Mother's Day, mother's, parent involvement
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Reading effects brain functioning in more ways than you think
Recent reading research has revealed reading has an effect on a lot more than just opening our minds to the world around us. Different parts of our brain responsible for listening, perception, and problem solving are… (continue reading)
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Tagged beginning reading, beginning reading activities online reading activities first grade reading activities teach children to read, beginning reading program, beginning school, brain research, help child learn to read, literacy, parent involvement, reading comprehension, reading with kids, reading with your child, talking with your child, teach my child to read
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