Jun 28, 2011
Favorable Tips to Prepare Your Child For Elementary School
Whether you are moving to a new town, or prepping your child for their first year of elementary school, this can be both an exciting and frightening time for your little one. Clearly explaining to your child what is expected of them in their first year of elementary school may make the introduction a little less frightening on their part. Make sure you and your child are both knowledgeable about the new... read more
Nov 30, 2010
Teach Your Child to Read Before he Goes to School
Teaching a child to read at a young age gives him a priceless and irreplaceable head start in life. Reading is the cornerstone of education and a child’s reading ability will influence his school success dramatically. Learning difficulties, many of which stem from poor reading skills, can damage a school child’s self esteem and affect his future achievement.Children are programmed to learn and... read more
Aug 25, 2010
Financial Literacy for Kids – how to teach your kids about money. Explaining interest to a child
Up until the ages of 7 or 8 children are literally being programmed by their environment, what they see, touch, hear and most importantly feel, shapes the ‘rules’ they create in their subconscious minds. These rules then dictate their values, beliefs and actions and can be difficult to reshape. With financial education absent from the curriculum in most schools, it’s... read more
Aug 15, 2010
Tips for Helping Your Child With Pre-reading Skills
Experts in child development often say that parents are the first educators. And, whether parents elect to traditionally educate their children or dedicate a significant portion of their own time, effort, and resources to homeschool their children, the simple truth is that parents can, should, and do begin educating their children long before they introduce any sort of formal education. Many parents,... read more
Aug 8, 2010
The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Reading Skill Activities For Your Child
There have been countless studies conducted on The Importance of Parental Involvement in Reading Skill Activities for Your Child. Research has found that the most important determinant of language and literacy comes from parents who are engaged with their children when it comes to learning to read. Common sense tells us that the more involved you are with your child and their reading habits the more likely... read more
