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March 18, 2010

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How Has Children's School Work Changed Since I Was A Kid?

The world of education is constantly evolving and teaching techniques that were used when you were a kid are probably different than the ones being used with your child. Although kids still learn the basics or reading, writing and arithmetic in elementary school, you may notice that things are different than you remember.

These days, a lot of children's school work is hands-on and interactive because research has shown that many children learn best when engaged in learning. Your child will still complete worksheets and traditional school work but will also do fun projects for homework. Children also work in math and reading centers during school time; many center activities are non-traditional and interactive.

You'll also notice that your child learns harder things in elementary school than you did. Kindergarten used to be a grade in which kids played most of the day. Today's kindergartners are expected to read by the end of the year. As a result, your child is probably learning everything a year earlier than you did.

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Ways School Staff Can Help Children Transition to Middle School

Teachers, administrators, and school staff are all important contributors to the transition process of new middle school students. The following article lists ideas for school employees who want to help students acclimate to middle school.

Middle School Transition Concerns

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Helping Parents Adjust to Middle School

Making the transition from elementary school to middle school can be tough, especially when so many schools have begun to incorporate 6th graders into the middle school programs. This article offers suggestions for parents whose children are making the transition to middle school.

Children's Learning Disabilities: What Are They and How Do You Help your Child

Children with learning disabilities need some help to learn and retain concepts in reading, math, science, and other subjectx they take in school. You can help your child by getting informed and learning about learning disabilities and how they are treated.

Get Help Early for a Learning Disabled Child

Nearly three million children suffer from some kind of learning disability. Early detection is essential for success in school.

How Well Does the Teacher Teach?

There are a number of things parents need to watch for when deciding what school or class in which to enroll their children.

Homework Helper for Grade 2 Reading

Second grade is a critical time for children to learn skills such as basic reading. Parents are often encouraged to provide homework help because there is not enough time during the school day to both teach and sufficiently reinforce these skills at school.

Homework Help for High School English Papers

Parents are often called upon to help their children with high school English and History papers. While different types of papers, such as expository and research papers, have different requirements, there are some general guidelines that will help with any essay. This article outlines a few all-purpose pointers for parents who need to help their children with high school papers.

Homework Help for Elementary School English

This article outlines steps that parents of elementary school children can take to assist their student in learning and mastering the fundamentals of English grammar and writing.

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