3 Summer Writing Assignments
Many kids will read over the summer, but will they write? With creative writing taking a major role in education these days, some extra practice over the summer could give a needed boost for the fall. This article from the Washington Post gives some great ideas. We’ve listed 3 below.
Why summer reading is essential for your children
From golocalworchester.com: Saturday, June 09, 2012 John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester Education Contributor All children look forward to the summer time as a break from the daily routine of going to school. However, for many children, it’s a time when, as the...
Should we still teach handwriting?
From Luria-learning.blogspot.com Should we still teach handwriting? I have been thinking recently about if it is worth taking the time to teach handwriting. Let me be honest. For the past four years, I have not taught any handwriting in 4th or 5th grade. There was no...
Help your struggling reader develop a strong vocabulary
A great article from specialeducationadvisor.com by Dr. Gary G. Brannigan and Dr. Howard Margolis highlights ways to build a struggling reader's vocabulary. If struggling readers do not have strong knowledge of the vocabulary they hear in class and see when reading,...
Gideon Gold Stars – Killian & Kaz
Here are longtime students, Killian and Kaz, describing how Gideon has helped them. Their mom gives great advice to new parents as well! Check out other interviews with real Gideon students and their parents on our new homepage! www.gideonmathandreading.com
Fractions are the KEY to math learning
From JoanneJacobs.com June 25, 2012 Learning fractions and long division in elementary school leads to math success, according to a Carnegie Mellon research team led by Robert Siegler. In the U.S. and Britain, fifth graders’ understanding of fractions and long...
Need for education doesn’t end when summer begins
From insidebayarea.com By Tom Barnidge Contra Costa Times columnist State Superintendent of Schools Tom Torlakson visited the Bay Area to deliver a message last week. Yes, schools need more money, but that’s not why he was at the microphone on this occasion. He was...
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