English Language Arts
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5 Summer Reading Tips for Parents
Almost every student has a summer reading list to conquer. Some children love summer reading and can’t wait to dive into the books. Other dread it. If your child dislikes required reading, I have five tips for you: Start early and space reading out over the next few weeks. Plan a related reward for each book. Is Continue reading
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William Shakespeare for Parents
I bet you’ve never thought of looking to William Shakespeare for parenting help, but I have. When one of my daughters was a teenager, she fell in love with Shakespearean sonnets. Sonnet 116 was one of her favorites: Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters Continue reading
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Should Parents Help with Homework?
An article in yesterday’s Boston Globe about homework caught my eye. Its subtitle is “Should parents nag, assist, or [let kids do it…]?” I once ran an after-school homework club for students. It began with a snack and fun conversation between the students and the volunteers who staffed it. The environment was quiet but not silent. All the Continue reading
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Common Core Plus S’mores
Our daily conversations are full of fractions and estimation: I’m half way there…The project is 75% complete…About a quarter of a piece That’s why it’s important to thread these skills into teaching whenever possible. And since this Friday, May 15, is National Pizza Party Day, pull out all the stops! Remember math worksheets with pictures of Continue reading
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