BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUES
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Making Transitions Easier |
How to make transitions to new a grade/school easier |
Preventing Morning Madness |
Proactive tips on how to ease the morning rush on school days |
Success in School |
How to help your child succeed in school |
Having a Successful Conference |
A list of things to think about and discuss at conferences |
Parent Teacher Conference Tips |
Tips to help you make the most of your conference |
Back to School Parent Primer |
A glossary of terms used by teachers and administrators |
Getting Ready for Kindergarten |
Ways families can prepare for kindergarten |
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PARENTING / PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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Children and the Internet |
12 things you can do to protect your child |
Internet Acronyms for Parents |
Acronyms and abbreviations children use on the internet |
Educational Vocabulary Primer |
A glossary of educational terms |
Procrastination Situation |
Recognizing procrastination and helping your child overcome it |
In Danger of Failing |
What can be done if your child is near failing |
Learning Styles |
Learning styles and your child |
Internet & Cellphone Safety |
The dangers and benefits of technolgy |
Bullying |
What parents need to know about bullying |
HOMEWORK AND TESTING
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Homework Do's and Don'ts |
How to make homework time more productive and easier |
Homework Contracts |
Parent - child homework contracts |
Homework Tips - Elementary |
Helping students learn good homework habits |
Making the Most of Homework |
Why? How much? How can I help? |
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LITERACY
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The 5 Components of Reading |
Explanations and examples of the components of reading |
Improving Writing |
How to broaden writing vocabulary |
Graphic Organizers |
A parents guide to graphic organizers |
How to Read with Children |
Suggestions to make reading more fun and interactive |
Learning in Two Languages |
Raising bi-lingual children |
Reading Tip Sheets |
Grade by grade tip sheets |
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MATH
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Math Word Problems |
Tips to help your child solve math word problems |
Helping with Math Homework |
Helping your child complete math assignments |
Your Involvement Matters - Math |
Parents can help children develop math skills |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Talking to Teens |
Communicating with teens |
Teens and Decision Making |
Situation, Options, Disanvantages, Advantages, Solutions |
Middle School Reading Anxiety |
Reducing middle school reading anxiety |
Middle School Math Strategies |
Math principles and tips to reinforce them |
Is This Normal? |
Teen behavior |
SUMMER FUN & LEARNING
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Keep Learning Alive |
Learning destinations in Massachusetts |
Science in Summer |
Spark your child's interest in science |
Summer Daze to Learning Days |
Making the most of summer |