Archive for the ‘Kids’ Category

Making Language Learning Fun

Learning about other cultures can be fascinating. Here are several suggestions to try with your child:
Read to your child about life in the country(or countries) where people speak the language he’s learning.
If you have friend from that country(countries), ask them to spend some time talking with your child.
Seek out articles in National Geographic and travel [...]

How to help your child prepare for regular classromm tests

Schools don’t typically teach children how to study for tests. Some children manage well regardless, but others need step-by-step guidance. Here are some suggestions you can use to help your child prepare for tests, eliminate night-before panics, and lessen test anxiety.
Before The Test

Find out the teacher’s system for scheduling tests. Some tests might be given [...]

Help your child with homework

Teachers have heard many excuses about homework they given to students, the first teacher made the first homework assignment. As long as teachers keep giving homework, most students will keep trying to get out of doing it.
Why do teachers bother with homework? Why do they continue to inflict homework on kids, their parents, and themselves? [...]