Young Child Doesn’t Get Phonics
Question: My second-grader simply can't sound out most new words; however, she is a very good reader. If you tell her what a word is, she remembers it or figures it out through context. Her teacher's reaction is: "Some kids
Teaching Children to Deal with Failure
Question: How can you teach kids to deal with failure? When my child brings home a bad grade, she freaks out. What can I do to help this situation? -- Freak Out's MomAnswer: Everyone likes to succeed. Who doesn't want
Teaching Children to Do Homework Independently
Question: How do you get a child to want to do homework independently? -- Fourth-Grader's Mom Answer: Getting a child to want to do homework independently is much like getting a child to want to set the table or clean
The Value of Pre-School Programs
Dear Teacher By Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts The Value of Pre-School Programs Question: What are some of the reasons for sending your child to preschool? – Considering Answer: Preschool programs do have value. They can help parents provide their children with the rich background of experiences
It’s Time to Check on Children’s Progress
Parents: It is the middle of the school year. This is a good time to take a very close look at how your children are doing in school. Their report cards should answer these questions: 1. Is my child working
E-Books vs. Books
Question: Are e-books better for my child than books? -- Nook or Book Answer: Reading is what is good for your child. The more children read, the better they will read and do in school. There is no conclusive evidence that shows
Washington State Teacher of the Year
The State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has announced the 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year, Katie Brown of Shuksan Middle School in Bellingham. Brown, a graduate of Fort Vancouver High School, has taught at Shuksan