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Establishing A Positive Homework Environment Though it might not be something students look forward to, homework is an essential element of the learning process. Homework allows kids to apply the lessons they learned in the classroom while giving educators a chance to determine if students are grasping the concepts discussed in class or if certain lessons need to be revisited. Students often seek their parents’ help when doing their homework, but parents can start helping even before their children bring any assignments home. Creating a homework environment where kids can
concentrate and put forth their best effort is a great way to help them throughout the school year. The following are a few tips for parents who want to ensure that home is as conducive a place as possible for students to do their best on homework assignments. • Find a quiet space with little or no distractions. A quiet place in the home where kids can concentrate is essential when kids are doing homework. While a youngster’s bedroom might have sufficed years ago, today’s children tend to have bedrooms that mimic the showroom floor of an electronics store. If kids have televisions, video game consoles and stereos in their bedrooms, then that’s likely not the best environment for them to do their homework. Kids can
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ways to motivate them to snack better. • Be a Role Model. Eating habits start at a young age and are strongly influenced by parents. If you chow down on chips or candy in between meals, your child will learn to do the same. Eat healthy snacks in front of your kids. • Clean the Pantry. The easiest way to get your
too easily grow distracted, so find a quiet area where kids can focus on their studies without being tempted by television, video games or other distractions not conducive to studying.
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other members of the household know that this is a quiet time in the house so kids aren’t distracted. Once kids get comfortable in this routine they likely won’t need much prodding to do their homework, and this designated quiet time in the household can be a relaxing time for other members of the household as well. • Have healthy snacks available. Few people do their best work on an empty stomach, so if kids will be
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Is Your Child Ready For The Transition Into Kindergarten? Age five is a big year in a child’s life. In many school districts, children enroll in kindergarten shortly after their fifth birthday. But age alone does not dictate if a child is ready to transition from a preschool environment to kindergarten, and parents may need to work with educators to determine if their children are ready to take the first big step of their academic careers. Many developmental and education experts believe that numerous factors, in addition to age, determine school readiness, including physical, social and cognitive development. Many parents want their kids to begin kindergarten at the same time as other kids their age, but enrolling youngsters before they’re ready could have repercussions for years to come. Students who begin kindergarten before they’re ready may fall behind, resulting in frustration that turns them off from school. With such significant stakes, parents may want to answer a few questions and look for these generalized kindergarten readiness clues before enrolling their youngsters in school. • Does my child have solid oral-language skills? Language is more than drilling letters and sight
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In a few weeks your kids will be going back to school, and now that they are getting older and your schedule has relaxed, you’d like to get more involved in their education. Luckily for you, that’s easy. To get more involved in your kids’ education, the first step is to talk to them and find out what they would like you to do. They may want you to take a really active role and join a school organization, coach a team or direct a school play. On the other hand, they may prefer that you stay out of the limelight and work behind the scenes, helping them with their homework, voting in school board elections or donating goods to the school bake sale. Listen
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Back To School Health Check-Ups Between buying new school supplies and meeting your children’s teachers, back to school season is a busy time. But parents should not forget to prep for the school year by considering health and wellness. Experts say the first step is to schedule a visit to the doctor. The start of a new school year is an excellent reminder to take kids to the pediatrician for their annual checkup. To prepare for a healthy, safe and happy school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics is offering these tips for parents: • Doctor’s visit: Make the most of your visit to the pediatrician by making a list of issues to discuss. • Immunizations: Whether you’re the parent of a young child, a teen or a young adult heading to college, ask your pediatrician what immunizations your child is due to receive.
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Talk With Kids About Bullying Think bullying is just harmless teasing? An estimated 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association. And Yale health researchers have found a connection between suicide, the fourth leading cause of death in children ages 10 to 14, and bullying and being bullied. Experts say that kids themselves have the power to put a stop to bullying. Unfortunately, both victims and bystanders don’t always know the best way to handle bullying situations as they occur. Most kids feel terrible when they see friends or classmates get bullied. They want to help, but they don’t what to do. Having strategies for these situations can help prepare children to intervene when the time comes. • Tell an adult: When someone gets bullied, tell a parent, teacher or trusted adult. Talking about it isn’t tattling or snitching. It’s helping someone out. • Be friendly: Bullying can make a victim feel alienated and lonely. Saying a few kind words to the person who has been bullied makes a huge difference. No child should feel like his or her school is not a safe place to learn. Parents, teachers and students can work together to make a difference.
How To Help Students Who Need Speech Therapy Parents of preschool and kindergarteners may be made aware of speech issues that may require therapy to address. The good news is that children often make tremendous strides once they are enrolled in speech therapy. Although determining if a child needs speech therapy can sometimes be confusing and take some effort and testing, parents who receive such a diagnosis about their youngster will need to focus on some skills that can alleviate speech concerns. • Articulation. Many children require speech therapy because of a speech delay or an issue with articulating. This relates to the clarity of speech sounds and overall speech. A child’s speech begins with initial sounds as they mimic the adults around them, which will then form words and phrases. It’s common for young children who have difficulty with certain speech sounds to substitute easier sounds for certain letters or sound blends. But if inconsistent speech articulation or improper sound usage extends beyond a certain age, this may require treatment. • Fluency and resonance. Some children receive speech therapy due to disorders like stuttering or prolonging sounds and syllables. When the flow of speech is interrupted by abnormal stoppages or rep-
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How To Save On Back To School Shopping Getting everything for back to school shopping can be stressful. Not only does the whole family need to get organized for the upcoming academic year, but doing so can be expensive. To make the back-toschool season easier and more affordable, here are some convenient and costeffective tips to prep the family for a great school year: • Clothes Keep your kids looking good longer with a wide assortment of basic jeans, sweaters and sweatshirts for those upcoming fall and winter days. This way, you can feel comfortable replacing clothing when they are outgrown. • Time to Eat The importance of serving kids breakfast can’t be overstated. Keep kids fueled for success by stocking up on cereal, oatmeal and fruits for busy morn-
Nowadays, school supplies differ greatly from the markers, protractors and pencil cases required just a few decades ago. Many classrooms are now geared toward digital learning, and items such as tablets, smartboards and laptop computers are essential to enhancing students’ classroom experiences. It’s no surprise then that many students require a long list of tech products and applications to keep up with their studies. According to a Project Tomorrow report titled “The New Digital Playbook: ings. Quick and healthy, Understanding the Specthese require little effort trum of Students’ Activities and make an affordable way and Aspirations,” a large to get the day started. percentage of students have Think about convenience access to various mobile and variety with school day devices in the classroom. lunches. Pack hazelnut Smartphones, laptops, tabcocoa spread and jelly lets, and digital readers are sandwiches, turkey and some of the more commonly used devices in modern classrooms, and such usage is not limited to older noted significant penetra- among the primary grades, students, as the report tion of mobile devices even in K-2. To enhance the learning experience found in school, parents may want to allow access to such devices at home. The following are some tech items to consider. • Tablet: Tablets give stuCurrently has openings in our
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Swiss cheese wraps or hearty soups. All are easy to prepare and easy on the wallet. Go nuts and give your kids a protein kick at lunch or snack time. You can save by doling portions of cashews or peanuts. Fruits
and vegetables are also great options as they provide vitamins and minerals. Be sure to have plenty of lunch bags, napkins and sandwich bags for easy packing. • School Supplies Make shopping for school supplies an organized effort. Before you head to the store, do a quick inventory of what you already have and its condition to determine what you need. Cross-reference the school supplies list from your child’s school to be sure you don’t miss anything. If you have multiple children, save by letting them share certain items at home such as scissors, glue, crayons and markers. Also look for the latest supplies that will help your children thrive. With the right techniques, let your children ace the reading, writing and arithmetic and you can earn an A+ in shopping.
be valuable tools in keeping tabs on kids’ whereabouts. • Laptop: Tablets and smartphones may have reduced consumer dependency on laptop and desktop computers, but traditional computers remain a valuable learning tool. Their larger screen sizes and mouse/keyboard features can make it easier for students to spend more time working on projects that require a lot of typing. Since many teachers now require assignments be typewritten or completed online, students may need to have a computer at home. Peripherals, such as a printer and an external hard drive, may prove useful as well. • App access: Students may require different apps to complete their assignments and stay organized. Calendar functions, newspaper apps and calculators can provide the boosts kids need to perform well and stay organized. Mobile devices are pre-loaded with stores where users can purchase applications. However, users will still need to establish an account, which is typically linked to a credit card. If parents do not feel comfortable giving children free rein, they can set parameters on app purchases or buy pre-paid app gift cards to avoid excessive charges on credit cards. Technology is pervasive in the classroom, and students may need various digital devices to make the grade.
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After-Care Options For Dual-Income Families Can Be Difficult Choice Programs that help parents before school typically allow working parents to drop off their children before the parents head to work. The students are kept in the school’s gym or cafeteria until the regular school day begins. The same scenario applies to after school programs. At dismissal, after-care students will return to the designated location to work on homework or engage in some activities with other after-care participants until their parents arrive to take them home. Family and Friends Parents who prefer a different situation than schoolbased care frequently turn to friends or family members to bridge the gap between school and work. Students who carpool may be dropped off early at the driver’s home and stay there after school until their parents get home. In addition, many families have welcomed older relatives back into their homes in light of the struggling economy. In such instances, grandparents or aunts and uncles can look after the kids once school has ended for the day.
After-School Programs Some children are enrolled in care centers that watch children before school, bus them to school and then return in the afternoon to pick up the children again. This is one of the more costly options in child care. However, it may be more educationally structured than the care programs provided at school.
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• Is financial assistance available? • What is the turn-over rate of staff? • Is there a nurse available? • Who oversees the program? • Is busing available? • How are emergencies handled? • How is poor behavior handled? • May I visit the program for a check-in? • With whom do I speak if I have a problem? • If my child is absent, do Ireceive a refund for that day? • How long is the waiting list? These are just some of the questions to ask, and parents are encouraged to come up with their own to find the best program for their children.
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