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Dec 08 2020

How Parents Can Support Online Homeowork

How Parents Can Support Online Homework

It has been quite a year with most of California’s students learning remotely full time. In spite of technology glitches and steep technology learning for teachers and students, many students are thriving and learning. It is not ideal, but we are keeping our students and families safe. As a substitute teacher and tutor for primary grade students, here are 10 tips for helping your child thrive beyond the school day:

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Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Parenting Adolescents · Tagged: Academic needs, academic success, Educating children, Parenting, parents as teachers, teachable moments

Oct 13 2020

Can K – 3 Students Thrive When Distance Learning?

Can K – 3 Students Thrive When Distance Learning?

Most of California’s K – 3 students were forced to start their school year as distance learners these last few weeks. And many parents panicked as they had to determine how they would support this challenge with technology oversight and support. Those who had the time or money, scrabbled to find programs that would allow their children to socialize with others in small groups and in neighborhood pods. Rotating parents provide supervision and tutors would be hired for added help. Many parents struggled. Their needs for childcare or while working were overwhelming to adequately support some children’s needs. [Read more…]

Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting · Tagged: Academic needs, academic success, Educating children, parents as teachers

Sep 01 2020

Your Child’s Goal Setting for Academic Successes

Your Child’s Goal Setting for Academic Successes

Behavior: Do We Really Understand Series: Part 3 of 3

During the last two weeks, we have considered what motivates a child’s classroom behaviors. This chart was developed with a behavioral specialist to help students and their parents support growth milestones and academic success. It is just an example. I encourage you to modify the targets with your child’s teacher to meet your child’s needs and individual situation. The philosophy behind the chart is student engagement, monitoring behavior, providing space for conversations about what is expected versus what is really happening, and leveraging agreed upon incentives. The point system neutralizes conflict between the student and educator and/ or a parent. Consistency is the key to success. [Read more…]

Written by Danielle Gentry · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Social-Emotional Health, Special Needs Parenting, stuggling students · Tagged: Academic needs, distance learning, Educating children, Parenting, parents as teachers, Problem-Solving, teachable moments

Mar 17 2020

Supporting Parents Through Conferencing and Newsletters During the Coronavirus School Closures

Supporting Parents Through Conferencing and Newsletters During the Coronavirus School Closures

With thousands of students home from school because of the coronavirus, schools are hosting conference days for parents by phone and online. Through these meetings, parents meet with teachers to learn how they can support their children’s academic success at home. To prepare for these conference days, teachers compile diagnostic reading and math data and portfolios of students’ work to show the parents what their children need to learn and what they have achieved to date. We also provide parents with guidance on how they can help their children at home. [Read more…]

Written by Danielle Gentry · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting · Tagged: Academic needs, academic success, Education, Parenting, parents as teachers, teachable moments

Dec 24 2019

Snuggle Time to Support our Kid’s Reading Skills

Snuggle Time to Support Our Kids’ Reading Skills

During the holiday season, it is important to take the time to snuggle with our children and reflect on all that is good in our lives. We can also help our children increase their reading readiness abilities by developing the following daily practices with each child: [Read more…]

Written by Danielle Gentry · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Special Needs Family Health · Tagged: Academic needs, academic success, Educating children, parents as teachers, Preshool families, teachable moments

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