This post is a combination of my two regular series Pointers and Tidbits in celebration of testing week. Pointers for Parents and Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement as we set about educating our children. It is testing time. The week we have all been dreading all year! Seriously, … Continue reading Testing Week
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Teaching Respect
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Respect seems to have gone the way of the dinosaur in … Continue reading Teaching Respect
Winter Blahs
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. A new year is a new start. It is true for … Continue reading Winter Blahs
Common Core
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. They’ve been around for a while now…the Common Core Standards…and they’ve received … Continue reading Common Core
8 Ways Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Slow and steady wins the race. We have all heard that statement … Continue reading 8 Ways Slow and Steady Wins the Race
How to Build Emotional Intelligence in your Child Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Most of us have … Continue reading
How to Build Self-Confidence in Kids
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. I have been hearing lately that kids are too confident and … Continue reading How to Build Self-Confidence in Kids
Dealing with Report Cards
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Just the thought of report cards causes the strongest parent among … Continue reading Dealing with Report Cards
Reluctant Readers
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. I hear over and over again parents (and teachers too) who … Continue reading Reluctant Readers