Standardized testing is serious business at school. So what do you, as a parent, do to prepare your child? What do you do to make sure he takes this seriously and scores well? What if you don’t like this whole idea of standardized tests? What then? What do you tell your child?
Homeschooling is not for everyone and certainly not for the faint of heart. You may have one student in your home classroom or several, one learning style or more; but once you have an understanding of how your children think and learn, you can adapt or adopt teaching techniques that will make it work for everyone.
I love finding visual gadgets and tools that make life easier for our visual kids. Take a look at this great clock for preschool and kindergarten aged kids. It’s cute, colorful and designed to help you to get more sleep while your little one becomes more independent.
I have created some adorable labels for you or your child to put on her drawers so she can easily keep her clothes organized and maybe even help put away her own laundry. Organization is important for children and adults alike. But, it is essential for right-brain dominant thinkers that struggle with internal order.
There is a reason that your right-brain visual thinker is feeling anxious about that test.
We had several Back to School rituals that we did religiously, everyone (parents included) was involved and we really cherished this time of year…
August is here the new school year is about to begin, if it hasn’t already. Take some time as a family to try some new activities!
