Teaching your child how to tell time can be a challenging process but it can also be a very fun one! Children as young as preschool age are able to grasp basic concepts of telling time, such as the different hands on a clock and what they do. But it’s not until the age of five that children are generally able to fully grasp the meanings of terms such as seconds, minutes, and hours. To save yourself some frustration, keep the details for when they reach kindergarten. When it’s time to fully teach them how to tell time, do it in a step-by-step process. This will make it much easier for both you and your little scholar! Read the rest

So many people use email and text messaging to communicate each day that some have come to regard handwriting as a lost art. Handwriting is still very important for many types of communication, however, so it is really important that it is still emphasized in school. Read the rest

The first day of school is always exciting, but it can also be confusing or scary. Starting at a new school or in a new grade and having to deal with a new set of classmates and teachers can cause apprehension for a lot of kids. Teachers can do a lot to ease this first day tension and help their students make a smooth transition into the school year by providing some simple but fun activities so that classmates can get to know each other. Read the rest

According to the National Association of Gifted Children, “Students who give evidence of high achievement capability in such areas as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity…” are said to be gifted. While these students may have a high ability to learn and succeed, they are not without struggles to find the funds to attend school. Often, gifted students need more specialized programing to allow them to reach their full potential, and this can mean more money required for tuition and expenses. Luckily, there are scholarships available (both nationally, and state specific) for gifted children, that can make attending appropriate schools and specialized programs much more feasible. Read the rest

Parents of boys will quickly discover that it takes longer for boys to be potty trained than for girls. Boys can be potty trained while keeping frustration to a minimum if certain key steps are followed. Read the rest

Educating children is not something that only happens in school systems. A child’s education can begin while the child is still in the womb. Numerous studies have reported on the benefits of prenatal stimulation with music and speech, in that this stimulation can lead to a jump-start in emotional and intellectual development. Early childhood education through parental guidance and support, and preschool and Head Start programs are key to providing the best possible life and environment for children. While the options available for early childhood education are plentiful, all should involve proper social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, and cognitive development. Read the rest

When you make the decision to allow someone other than yourself or your spouse to care for your child, it’s a decision that is always filled with much anxiety. Not only must you get past your own personal hang-ups about not being the sole caregiver of your child, but you must also find the right person that you can trust explicitly with your child. Finding that person, whether it’s in a daycare facility or a home daycare, is very difficult. Find out here how to interview a daycare provider to find the right one! Read the rest

Being part of a team is important for every kid and it’s one of the best ways to get groups of kids and teens to learn how to work together to accomplish a common goal. One of the best things about team-building exercises, besides how much fun they are for the participants, is that they can be tailored to any age group. Whether it’s a kindergarten class or a teen youth group, there’s no reason why every child can’t learn how to be part of a team! Here are some great team-building activities for preschoolers, pre-teens, and teens. Read the rest

The debate on school uniforms – whether or not to wear them – is a long ongoing matter. As a former teacher I often had to deal with this question, and these are my findings. Read the rest

Don’t rely on computer games and TV shows to be an educational force in your child’s life. Several toys on the market are available to offer skill-building and physical bonuses for a child. Read the rest