Teaching Reading to Older Kids Who Have Learning Disabilities

Learning disabled students struggle with math and reading, but socially they can be as developed as their classmates. Age appropriate settings and methods help older students who struggle with learning disabilities to acquire the math and reading skills they lack.

Fun and Learning with Blocks

Long before computers, remote controls, or even batteries, there was the simple, humble building block. And it remains a pillar of childhood fun and learning both in the classroom and at home.

Developmental Ebb and Flow in Gifted Children

Young gifted children don't develop at an even, predictable, rate. They usually experience peaks of extraordinary performance instead of consistently high skill levels of all abilities.

Television Can Affect the Learning of a Child

Monitoring what your child watches and how much time he spends at it will enable you to make appropriate use of television.

Tips for Helping Children Prepare for Tests

Taking a test can be very stressful for any student. Helping students prepare may help to reduce some of their anxiety. Here are some studying strategies and tips to help children cope with test anxiety.

Recognizing Student Struggles 6 of 7: Identifying the Warning Sign--Class Standing

This feature in the Recognizing Student Struggles series discusses the importance listening to your child's teacher and making use of their feedback. It also highlights what can be done if you're told that your child has fallen behind in his or her studies.

Recognizing Student Struggles 3 of 7: Identifying the Warning Sign--Grades

As part of the Recognizing Student Struggles series, this feature explains what a sudden decline in grades might say about a student's curricular experience. It also offers suggestions for the most appropriate methods of correction should your child's grades suddenly drop.

Identifying Learning Disabilities in Elementary School Children

This article includes a testimony from a mother whose elementary school child was diagnosed with a learning disability and also includes tips on recognizing symptoms of learning disabilities in younger children.

Language Development in Children Ages 6 to 24 Months.

It's important for parents to understand where their six month to two year old child is in his or her language development.It's a great way to help him or her prepare for school subjects like reading, writing and math.

Language Development in Children Ages 4 and 5

A more detailed understanding of your 4 to 5 year old child's language development can aid you in providing him with adequate education in math or reading. It can also help you identify deficiencies and take steps to filling skill gaps.