Supplementing School

Looking for a great book to read with your child? This artice is for you!

A review of Teacher's Net an online course at Suite University.

"Blaming the Teachers" is an op/ed piece about the lack of nurturing and attention given to the compassionate teachers. It expresses the view that blame should be placed elsewhere.

2004 is just around the bend and I’ve gathered together some ideas for bringing Norwegian culture with you into the new year. If you like to read about Norway or are interested in exploring new ways to get into your Nordic heritage, try some of these recommended books and courses on ...

To survive in school and later in the adult world, our children need to write well. One of the most common forms of writing is the written report: book reports ring a bell? Helping your child develop good report-writing abilities is a fabulous skill that will serve him well thorugh all ...

"Where does it hurt?" asks the doctor. Children and adults alike have difficulties identifying and stating clearly their physical status. Lessons on physical awareness, personal space, and other body awareness topics can help you and your child clarify and strengthen physical awareness. This article is only a small start and contains ...

What is EQ? We know about IQ, but what about our Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? Are we able to control our emotions? Are we able to postpone gratification for a more worthy goal? Raising a child who is emotionally intelligent, able to recognize his feelings, name them and channel them appropriately is ...

The school often assume that children know how to problem solve. Teachers assume that if your child has a problem during the school day, she can take care of it somehow. Problem solving is a basic, pervasive skill that covers nearly every aspect and every minute of the school day. Here ...

Ever wonder why some people grow up to be great parents and other people screw up as parents? It's a huge issue. Right now, today, we can begin teaching our children the skills that are needed to be good parents. This article is just a glimpse into the huge issue of ...

Does your child feel like he has a grasp on how his room is organized (or not organized)? Being able to organize your room is only a small part of learning how to organize your life. Children with good organizational skills will write better stories, do better in math, have better ...