From birth to 4 years old, parents teach their children to eat, crawl, talk, walk, and use the potty. They teach not to bite, hit, fuss, pout and many other “don’t do thats’”! Being effective in teaching these critical life skills, parents must be in-tuned and hands-on. Observing the needs, behavior and motivation of their […]
I’ve been thinking, at what point in my life I gained a true appreciation for learning and what specific events led to this realization. When I began 2nd grade, I transferred from a Montessori school to a public school. I made a smooth transition socially; however, I immediately began the “new student” assessments with my teacher […]
Any parent whose children are involved in multiple activities has watched them be regularly tested, assessed and evaluated from a fairly young age. As parents in these circumstances, we are helpless. We have no control over how our children test or respond to an evaluation. However, there are steps you can take to get your children ready for assessments […]