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Heroes Among Us Reading Activity

Heroes Among Us Reading Activity

Looking to find an inspiring hero? You can always find a hero in a good book! Within its captivating pages, read about the life of someone who overcame obstacles, or fought for their rights, or had the integrity to do the right thing even though they may be the odd one out. Consider some of these stories or suggest some of your favorites in the comments below.

Suggested stories or books on “heroes” may include:

For all ages

  • The Mighty Sequoia, a poem by Jaime Koo
  • Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Maker’s Strike of 1909
  • Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
  • More Than Anything Else
For Grades K-3

  • Abe’s Honest Words
  • Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
  • Superhero School
  • I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark
For Grades 4 and Up

  • 12 Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali
  •  I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World  (Youth)
  • Wonder              

 

After reading the poem or any of the books listed above, you can answer the comprehension questions and submit a comment to GenParenting.com comments. [Read more…]

Let’s Talk Math Strategies

 

Let’s Talk Math Strategies

My second-grade students are asked to fluently add and subtract within 100 when using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction per CCSS 2 NBT.5. Was that a mouthful? It’s a lot of words to explain how one can use different place value strategies when adding and subtracting two-and-three-digit numbers. This approach is a big departure from the kind of math I was taught when I was my students’ age.

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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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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…]

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…]

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