|
Vocabulary is the key to reading success in school |
 |
 |
 |
In middle school, your child must read at a different level than he did in elementary school. Texts are more complex and contain advanced vocabulary. A broad and deep vocabulary will help your child. A limited one may hold him back.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Look ahead to the next stage in your child's career--high school |
|
|
|
Two-thirds of the school year is gone. Now a big transition looms for many middle schoolers and their parents. High school is six months away. Start preparing your child and yourself.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Help your middle schooler develop leadership skills |
|
|
|
Many people think of a leader as one who gives direction. To some extent, that is true. But real leadership--a desirable character trait--has more to do with listening, learning and being an example.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Motivate your underachieving middle schooler with support |
|
|
|
Your middle schooler is smart, so why does he keep bringing home so-so grades? The issue may be motivation--or, rather, a lack thereof.
If that's the case, he's not alone. According to a U.S. Department of Education study, students' lack of motivation is a main cause of low achievement in school.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Show your child how to act respectfully by earning respect |
|
|
|
|
Your child has reached the age where she can see through phoniness. If you say one thing and do another, the bad consequences will come in threes. First, she'll do what you do, not what you say. Second, she'll lose respect for you. Third, she won't know how to act in a respectful way, affecting home life, school life and the rest of her life.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Reduce your middle schooler's test anxiety with preparation |
|
|
|
|
Does the thought of an upcoming math test give your middle schooler sweaty palms and a stomachache? Help her prepare for the big event and she may be less nervous about it.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 1 of 2 |
