Many parents party the night away on New Year’s Eve, while others opt to stay at home. Parents might not be able to find a sitter for their children or they might want to spend the evening celebrating in a more relaxed environment. Younger children might not be able to stay up until midnight, but … Read more
The New York Times recently published an article about how reading expert Lucy Calkins was pulling back from her literacy philosophy that children are “natural readers.” Calkins’ philosophy became the basis for the “Units of Study” method of teaching literacy, which is embraced by many schools. Now Calkins is focusing her curriculum to include more … Read more
Children might be already making their holiday lists to ensure that they get all the gifts their hearts desire. Yet, parents might be frustrated with the piles of toys, games and other ‘stuff’ that has piled up in bedrooms, the basement and the garage. Some gifts that are enjoyed only for a short time and … Read more
The winter holidays are only a few weeks away. Once the Thanksgiving leftovers are placed in the fridge, it’s time to start thinking about the gift-giving holidays. Adults might make a list of all their loved ones to ensure no one is left out. Finding the perfect gift for everyone on the list, though, isn’t … Read more
As children progress through elementary school, reading and literacy expectations become more challenging. While most parents know that daily reading is beneficial to their child and might even be a homework requirement for school, how a child reads also could provide benefits. Silent reading denotes the act of reading to oneself or reading in the … Read more
Keeping children engaged in learning both in school and at home has become a growing challenge that many households now face. Thankfully, technology is helping to fill that gap between the classroom and the living room. With mobile devices becoming so popular that nearly every age has a gadget tailored for their needs, getting programs … Read more
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