The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Let’s face it. Most kids aren’t born organized, intrinsically motivated, and willing to work hard to get good grades. They take a lot of cues from our words, actions, and attitudes towards their efforts at school. Take the…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Hoping your child will attend a good college? Maybe even get a scholarship? Don’t wait until high school to help them develop strong writing skills. Written expression is part of every classroom. Many students either have to record…
With back to school for older kids behind us, this week's bundle is designed for parents of preschoolers! Whether you're looking for informal learning activities or more structured curricula, this collection includes inspiration for learning activities you can do at home with your preschooler, tons of great printables and an 80-minute audio recording to encourage…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. I can hear it now…"A schedule?!? But, Mom, it’s summer!" Most kids aren’t overjoyed about doing school work during vacation, but if you set up a routine that works around their anticipated play times, you’ll encourage cooperation and help your…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Hands-on experiments and activities are usually a hit with any student, but taking a science test can be quite the opposite. Answering questions about complex information can intimidate even the best of students. Here are some ways to…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. When parents ask what they can do at home to help their children improve their math grades, here’s one of the things that I always tell them: Make sure your son or daughter has memorized all of the…
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. The amount of information that students are expected to learn before they are in junior high continues to expand. The most successful students are those whose parents take the time to work with them. You may wonder…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. With school now in full swing, homework needs to find its way back into many families’ routines. You can find tips to help you alleviate homework headaches, but let’s look specifically at ways to review those weekly word…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: Words are our main tools of communication. The better your children can articulate their thoughts, the more success they will experience in school and often, in life. Here are four ways to help enlarge a child’s vocabulary: Do what comes naturally – talk! You’ve probably heard it…
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: As we look ahead to a few more months of school, does your child’s homework feel more like your homework? Are there too many arguments at your house over school assignments? As a teacher and a parent, I have to admit that the very word…