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6 Tips to Help Your Child Love Writing

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In a recent article, Forbes Magazine lists writing as the number one skill to be more attractive to an employer when seeking a job. There are ways to help your child become a better writer by setting them up for success at home. Here are six tips to help your child become an awesome writer: 1. Build a Climate of Words at Home The basis of good writing is good talk. Have conversations with … [Read more...]

The ABC’s of a Successful School Year [Part 2]

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ABC… 123… Won’t you following along with me. We continue the alphabet with tips N through Z. Here is Part Two of some quick tips, A through Z, to be successful inside and outside of the classroom this school year: N – New Beginnings Some of you will be starting a new school this year. Make the most of it. Attend Meet the Teacher Night, and other Back to School events. You can find event dates … [Read more...]

The ABC’s of a Successful School Year [Part 1]

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Shine those apples. Get your backpack ready. The school year is quickly approaching. Here are some quick tips, A through Z, to be successful inside and outside of the classroom this school year: A - Attitude Have a great, positive attitude to start the year. Find out what you are passionate about, and pursue those interests. Having a better attitude about school will help you get through the … [Read more...]

6 Essential Concepts Your Child Must Master to Excel in Math

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Counting is more than 1, 2, 3! Counting is the foundation for most of the math work in Kindergarten and First grade. Counting is more than knowing the number names, the number order and how to write each number. As adults, counting may seem like a simple skill, but it is actually quite complex. Below are six pieces of the counting puzzle your child needs to grasp to perform well in math. 6 … [Read more...]