Ennis and his sweet teacher enjoying one of many many books they’ve read together.By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com I found myself praising Ennis’ teachers yesterday. Though his nap was disrupted, he stayed in his bed relaxing and keeping himself entertained. I did not teach him this. I kept waiting for him to run out screaming, yet…
➠ Continue ReadingToddlers are constantly learning from play, their environment and their interaction with you as a parent. There are many ways to combine letter recognition and play in a way that encourages early literacy in your child. 1. Play dough Letters Make letters with play dough and have your child rub his or her finger across…
➠ Continue ReadingThere are many channels you can take if you suspect your child may have learning challenges such as ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Most people would say to start with your pediatrician. You can get a referral from them. Maybe your pediatrician has a favorite doctor or practice they enjoy working with. But…
➠ Continue ReadingAt the beginning of my son’s school year I attended a workshop about the importance of reading to children. To be totally honest I was really there to get a free gift card for sitting through the workshop. But I gained so much more. I already knew the importance of reading to my child, but…
➠ Continue ReadingOne of the main benefits of receiving a homeschool education is flexibility. Very often the people who become great at their craft, have had the time and flexibility in their schedule to commit to it. However, flexibility isn’t the only incentive for homeschooling. Reasons and motivations vary among celebrities and homeschooling looks different in each…
➠ Continue ReadingThis is pretty insane! 11-year-old Ramarni Wilfred has a higher IQ than Albert Einstein, Steven Hawking and Bill Gates! Ramarni, who is raised by single mother Anthea Wilfred in Romford, England, attends a program for brilliant, underprivileged children and was invited by Birbeck University to take an IQ test. Although he initially felt that he…
➠ Continue ReadingReports show that black children lag behind in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), but this fact doesn’t have to intimidate you. Science is everywhere, and there are many ways you can introduce it to your little one. Try these 5 simple and fun experiments (and you likely have all the materials you need right…
➠ Continue ReadingSpotted this online and had to share. This is pretty crazy! Via Clutch Magazine; At six years old, most of us were in the first grade. But Joshua Beckford had the unique opportunity to study at Oxford University. The now home-schooled eight-year-old – who’s too advanced for a standard curriculum – excels in math, foreign…
➠ Continue ReadingAccording to a 2009 study 67% of all US 4th graders were reading below grade level. This has a domino effect on their performance in rest of the content areas. For example, if a student is not reading on grade level they will have a hard time reading a history or science book that is…
➠ Continue ReadingWhether your child attends a public or private school, parental involvement in education is key. Parent teacher conferences are a vital tool for understanding how and what your child is learning, but if you don’t ask the right questions, it can be a wasted opportunity. Here are 10 key questions to ask during a parent…
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