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What do I for children with behavior issues?

Here is a link to a very helpful article if you are having behavioral issues with your child, either at home or school. My philosophy is always to CONNECT with understanding BEFORE attempting to CORRECT behavior. Empathy is important, so your children know you care...

Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

Age Appropriate Chores for kids:http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/age-appropriate-chores-for-kids-printable//Age Appropriate Chores for Kids: Printable July 17, 2012 by Toni Anderson – See more...

Six notable websites and mobile apps for educators

Here are six notable websites and mobile apps that were added to Edshelf by educators. This week’s picks include apps that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and have been proven in classrooms. Use these teacher-recommended tools to aid your...

Why strengthen the link between right and left hemispheres?

by Sarah Major, M.EdThere is a lot of discussion these days about right-brained learners and what we can do to help them become more left-brained in their processing. Sometimes the implication is that if they are right-brained learners, they are processing in a less...

Phonics Games for Kids – Helping Your Child Learn to Read

Phonics Games for Kids – Helping Your Child Learn to Readby Racheal TigheReading is a fundamental skill that every child needs to succeed in school. It is at the core of how we communicate, and vital to the intellectual development of every student.Whether...

The Reasons for Preschool

PreschoolAn investment that pays huge dividendsBy Catherine Atkin 2:00 a.m. June 12, 2009At a time when we are all looking for ways to fuel our economy’s recovery, we must not ignore one of the state’s greatest resources, our children. With new research...

OUSD 6th Grade Math Benchmark Test Topics

OUSD 6th Grade End of 1st Semester Benchmark TopicsBenchmark exams end of January 23rd and 24. Some of the key topics are:1) Proportions, rates, and ratios, especially word type problems which represent the types of equations.2) Translating word problems into...

Underachievement in Gifted Students

By Lesley K Sword,Director, Gifted & Creative Services Australia Pty Ltd© 2003Characteristics of underachieving gifted students include:lack of self-confidencefear of failurefear of success             academic skill deficitsinability to perseverelack of...

English Language

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONFUSING VERB/NOUN PRONUNCIATION REVIEWCan you read these correctly the first time? 1) The bandage was wound around the wound.2) The farm was used to produce produce.3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 4) We...

The True Purpose of Discipline

Excerpts from “Principles for Principals – The Principal of Discipline” by Steve Peha, founder of Teaching that Makes Sense.org Since systems of escalating consequences and even more destructive “zero tolerance” policies define most discipline systems in our...