It has been scientifically proven that the earlier a child is introduced to a foreign language, the more likely the child is to become proficient in that language. Studies have also shown that learning a second language will result in a greater likelihood that they will develop a lifelong ability to communicate with others. Additionally, they are likely to derive other benefits such as overall improvement in school and better problem solving skills.

Mastering an additional language will also provide a competitive advantage in the workforce by providingp additional job opportunities… Read more

As a parent you will have many doubts arising in your mind about the teacher who takes care of your child in your absence. You are not sure about the right way to share your questions with the school administration.

Most of the schools provide their Handbooks, Prospectus or some printed documents having the information on their lunch menus, their rules and regulations, courses they teach, extracurricular activities and their behavioral code. So as a Parent the first job is to study their Handbooks properly and make a proper note. Then once the child returns from school you better confirm the activities actually involved. Prepare a questionnaire for the teacher… Read more

Did you know your child should be able to write his name and identify it in print by the time he is enrolled in school? Learning to write letters is an important benchmark because it furthers the development of letter recognition and fine motor control. There is also a connection between writing and literacy in that writing improvement frequently correlates with reading improvement. While some students learn to write letters easily; others need direct instruction and practice. If your child is hesitant to write letters, start with something easy and meaningful like his name.

Print the pupil’s name on a sheet of paper with a felt-tip marker. Alternate capital and lowercase letters, such as ALEX, alex and Alex. Place tracing paper over the original and secure to a flat surface with tape. Read more

Education is a full-time job. It happens in the home. It happens on the playground. It happens in school and it happens after school. It even happens every night when you tuck your little ones into bed. Education is a full-time job.

That thought can be overwhelming to parents. Parents may want teachers and school administrators to take charge of their child’s education. The truth is that schools, whether public or private, big or small, simply don’t have the resources to educate a child fully. Complete education requires schools plus home plus the greater community.

How can a parent manage a child’s education if it does encompass school, home, the playground, and the community? First, parents need to think about their values, hopes, and dreams for their family. What’s most important? What do you think your child most needs in life? Read more

One of the most important basic skills a child will need throughout their education is writing. This is a skill they will utilize, hone and improve during school and well beyond their graduation and into adult life. Parents should take note that if they want their children to excel in school, be able to creatively express themselves and to become more independent, then parents should assist their children with writing.

There are more reasons than one can count that make up the importance of writing in a child’s life. Daily responsibilities as an adult can consist of writing notes, directions and lists for ourselves and for others. Regardless of field or career choice, most occupations will require writing in any form including letters, memos, reports, etc. Now more than ever, social relationships also utilize the skill of writing to a great extent. This can include everything from cordial Christmas cards, thank you notes and greetings to extensive e-mail contact and letters to friends and family. Read more

Computer technology has an important role to play in children’s education especially those children with learning disabilities. The advanced technologies provide lot of easy learning techniques and tools for the children to experiment with. Schools from Kindergarten level onwards should accommodate proper technology changes in their curriculum to pave way for a revolution in dealing with the education of disabled children.

New technologies are emerging in the form of computer software packages that are specially created and are more expressive to cop up with the learning patterns of children. Children’s education should introduce and explore the applicability of this technological revolution in terms of new learning experiences at the earliest… Read more

Math is not just a subject that your child learns for an hour a day in school and then puts away like a textbook until tomorrow. You can help math make sense to your child by showing that it is everywhere in his or her world.

There are many excellent ways to help your young child build math skills at home. Take a few minutes to try a few of the suggestions below, and then see what else you can add to your repertoire. Once you start, you’ll find ways to help your child use math in almost everything you do… Read more

Surveys show excessive levels of cheating, lying, stealing and drunken driving among teens and young adults. There are increases in risky behaviors including delinquency, pregnancy, violence and substance abuse in America’s youth.

Unethical behavior can be seen far too often in today’s workplace. Employee fraud: “Costs firms $600 billion a year. (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 2002 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse).” Fraud also “Costs employers 20 percent of every dollar earned, according to U.S. workers surveyed in 2002 by Ernst & Young. (The CPA Letter, October 2002)”. Teaching character to children at an early age can… Read more

This was such an important comment made by a reader, that we felt the need to repost it here:

The school district where I was an Elementary Counselor was proactive on their approach to the prevention of Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse. The district hired a Community Mental Health Specialist to present a program on Personal Safety.

She had her partner dress as a bear and together they acted out several scenarios depicting “good touch” vs. “bad touch”. This program was designed using a very age-appropriate curriculum and was presented to all the children from kindergarten through fifth grade in all thirteen elementary schools. The presenter emphasized how important it was to tell an adult they could trust if they’ve ever been touched in a “bad” way… Read more

There are a variety of ways in which an educator employs classroom management strategies, strategies necessary in maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment. As an educator, it is not only a good idea, but vital to understand the dynamics of your students and how to adjust and control the atmosphere of the classroom. Here are some brief explanations and definitions of five major classroom management strategies that may be helpful to you in managing your classroom.

Proximity Control is the arrangement of the classroom that allows an educator to easily approach any desk in the room. Students can be monitored by simply walking around the desks and work can be proctored quickly by glancing over student shoulders. When a student is off-task, it is a simple movement around their area that will cause them to feel the pressure to immediately fix the “problem” instead of abusing the freedom of a desk or chair in the back of the room.

Positive Reinforcement is the use of positive motivation in the classroom. By not only recognizing, but rewarding positive behavior, an educator will motivate students to pursue desirable behaviors. This is also an excellent way to encourage a positive environment for students to learn as well as enabling students to build confidence in themselves… Read more