As a teacher, I often met with parents who felt like teaching was a craft that was similar to a foreign language. Somehow I was trained to do the impossible – teach children. While I was indeed trained – with a teaching degree from a liberal arts college, many teacher mentors and varied experiences – [...]
At the start of the third quarter, 2010, the controversial grading policy for Prince George’s County Schools changed. No longer is a 50% the lowest possible grade a student can receive as it was at the beginning of the school year. With this policy a student could score badly on a test or assignment or [...]
Here are some ideas for teachers to teach the short vowel sounds: Use Motions to Teach Short Vowel Sounds: Use the same motions for the short vowels: /a/ is finger under the nose getting ready to sneeze=aachoo, /e/ is making a muscle for exercise, /i/ is scratching for itchy itch, /o/ is making a circle [...]
Visit Barnes and Nobel during April 10-17 for teacher appreciation week. Teachers, including homeschool parents, can receive 25% off purchases, with 10% off DVDs and CDs. All that is required is an educator discount card, obtained for free with a valid ID and any proof of educator status.
With the weather warming up, parents should be making a point to get children outside every day. The fresh air and sunshine are invaluable to keeping children healthy. In fact, time spent outside has even been shown to improve ADHD symptoms! It is important to remind parents not only of the importance of outside playtime, [...]
