Spring is getting closer…the days are getting longer…and standardized testing is right around the corner. Yes, it’s THAT time of year again. It’s standardized testing time! This can be a very stressful time for our kids. In this blog, I will share a few ways parents can help relieve test anxiety, stress and pressure. So,...Read More
As a reading interventionist at my school, this is a really magical time of year. My kindergarten students have been learning letter sounds all year so far and now, they are starting to put those sounds together to read actual WORDS! This is called blending. Blending is the fundamental skill that helps us read, especially...Read More
Our school recently hosted a Spelling Bee for our 4th through 8th grade students. I sat in amazement watching these brave students stand in front of their peers and parents and spell words ranging in difficulty. Some of the words the students had to spell I hadn’t even heard of…and I consider myself a proficient...Read More
Sharing a meal with our families is not only a time to fuel our bodies and connect with our loved ones…it can also be a time for learning! In this blog, I will share a few games you and your children can play together at dinner. Don’t worry, no pencil or paper is required! The...Read More
How can you make math a part of your child’s day without it seeming like torture? Before you drag out the “extra” worksheets you asked your child’s teacher to send home or reach for the flashcards, let me share some tricks that will help you incorporate mathematical facts and mathematical thinking into your day that...Read More
There was a reading unit when I was teaching third grade where the vocabulary word, perseverance, was introduced. I loved teaching my students about this word! According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, perseverance is “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.” The act of persevering is so important to instill in...Read More
The purpose of reading is comprehension. Without comprehension, children gain no meaning from what they read; they are just word-calling. It is no exaggeration to say that comprehending what you read has a profound impact on everyday activities. The earlier that kids develop this fundamental skill, the better off they will be in school, and...Read More
It’s a new year! This is the time of year that we all set new goals for ourselves, right? Often we set fitness goals, budgeting goals, or organization goals to name a few. But, this is also a good time to set a goal to become more involved in your child’s education. If life got...Read More
