Besides numbers, shapes, and colors, what should kids be learning in preschool anyway? Some education experts claim that by requiring written homework, today’s preschools are reaching too far. Learn what’s appropriate.
Parenting : Classroom
I have spent years watching students attempt to start a written assignment with an introductory sentence and observing the frustration they experienced because they could... Read more
“Don’t cry, Sarah.” said Mattie. “I know you didn’t do it.” “Yeah, but Miss Stone and everyone in the class thinks I did.” “The class... Read more
Five P’s for Education Apps
As parents become increasingly aware of the iPad’s capabilities in the area of special needs, they are looking for app recommendations for the home and... Read more
High-Pressure Preschools: How Much Is Too Much?
Every parent wants what’s best for her young child, but parents are often in the dark about the skills their child needs before they enter... Read more
My Days As a School Volunteer - Drawing to a Close
April 17, 2012. My liberation day. My parole. My don’t-let-the-door-hit-ya-on-the-way-out day. At 9 a.m., I exited the elementary school a free woman. My days as... Read more
High-Pressure Preschools: How Much Is Too Much?
Every parent wants what’s best for her young child, but parents are often in the dark about the skills their child needs before they enter... Read more
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