Competency in reading is one of the greatest predictors of success in children. But in order to procure the benefits, students must be motivated to learn to read. Here are the best ways for kids to learn to read backed by research.One of my most painful childhood memories is learning how to read at school.The teacher would call one student into the hallway … [Read more...] about Experts say this is the best way to learn to read and love it too
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How to set up three simple science activities for preschoolers
It doesn't take a science degree to execute simple science activities for preschoolers. In fact, all you need are common household items and minimal prep to teach children about physical and chemical reactions. Find basic ideas to promote physics and biology as well as three science activities for preschoolers here.This post originally appeared on Happy Hooligans. I am … [Read more...] about How to set up three simple science activities for preschoolers
50+ Ideas to Improve Printing Without Writing
Want to work on your child's printing and fine motor skills for hand-writing? Below you will find play-based learning ideas to improve printing without writing.I remember those printing books from elementary school with each letter written solidly, then in an almost connect-the-dots form, and then with room for us to try copy the character on its own. It was a … [Read more...] about 50+ Ideas to Improve Printing Without Writing
This is How to Respond When Your Child Hates School
When your child starts to hate school, these strategies are crucial to support your child and ensure the greatest outcome with the school.A reader wrote me last week. Identifying information has been changed and I was given permission to post on my blog. Here is a version of her story.My six-year-old daughter wakes just before the crack of dawn talking all … [Read more...] about This is How to Respond When Your Child Hates School
How to Promote Success in The Child That Wants to Quit
Inside: My daughter's fear of failure undermined the simplest of tasks. Find out how the Power of Yet turned everything around.When my daughter's preschool teacher told me she needed to work on her printing, I knew I had this. I reached out to my colleagues and assembled a wide-range of fun ways to work on fine motor skills.I got her pumped up. "I have the … [Read more...] about How to Promote Success in The Child That Wants to Quit