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An Introduction to Learning Disabilities Does your child have trouble reading out loud, writing an essay, or even solving basic math? These struggles might indicate learning disabilities, an umbrella term for a wide variety of learning problems. A learning disability or disorder is not a problem of intelligence or motivation. Children with these deficits aren’t […]

If you are unsure if your child is an auditory learner or not, think about their performance in school. Teachers will praise auditory learners for their love of group projects and social personalities. Maybe you have noticed that your child struggles with assessments, writing assignments, or individual assignments. When working with an auditory learner, it […]

When it comes to helping special needs children excel in school, I thought I knew it all. As a general ed teacher, I have taught students of varying abilities and felt very confident in being able to help them do well academically. It wasn’t until I became a parent of a special needs child that […]

Interpersonal learners are some of the easiest students to enjoy in class. Typically, they are engaged and ready to discuss a wide range of topics. They generally have many friends (or will quickly make them) and are a preferred partner for any group projects. Interpersonal learners make it challenging to stay mad long. They are […]

Area of a circle may seem complicated when all you’ve done throughout your entire math career is find the area of shapes with straight lines.  Most area formulas are simple.  They all involved base and height in some form or another.  Just when you think you’ve got the hang of this area thing a circle […]

There are many pros and cons of homework. If you remember back to your childhood, one of the most annoying parts of school might have been homework. Many of dreaded having to get home, because instead of doing something fun, we had to whip out the textbook and start doing some problems – not a […]

CogAT Grade 1- Tips and How to Prepare In the field of education, testing is an important way for schools to assess the level, individual needs, and academic potential of a large group of students. Despite the benefits of these types of tests, educators are aware any type of assessment can be stressful and overwhelming, […]

Fun Questions to Ask: Introduction Is your child an eager beaver? Is he asking relentless questions about almost anything that captures his imagination? Kids ask a lot of questions every day. Sometimes these inquiries become repetitive, but most of the time they are thoughtful and innovative. Either way, the barrage can sometimes overwhelm us, whether […]