K-12 For Parents

Give your child a place to store trinkets, notes from friends and assorted school mementos by designing a decorated memory box that's large enough to hold the childhood treasures. Embellish a...

Visual and perceptual memory problems often are misinterpreted as laziness, daydreaming, or even clumsiness. These do not necessarily indicate vision problems, but rather how a child's brain...

Soda can pop tops are made of aluminum. Aluminum is recyclable so individuals who collect pop tops can donate them to charities. The charitable organization can then turn all of the collected tops...

There are a few ways to get your child to do good in school but the question is how to get your child motivated to do so. Every child is different but you can motivate your child to do well in...

The ability to tell time is a vital life skill. Even with the prevalence of digital clocks, at times the only clock available is the basic two-handed design. Therefore, it is important for your...

Online tutoring provides a way for students to get al the academic help they need from at on their own schedule. An online tutor generally works for an online tutoring website that hires multiple...

The American Dust Bowl of the 1930s, which engulfed the Great Plains of the Midwest, was a result of a long drought. A science exhibit to demonstrate the effect of drought and wind can be done...

Every class should have a phone tree. A phone tree can help students get information about homework assignments, know when school has been canceled and assist parents with contacting other parents...

Lava lamps were popular in the 1970s as decorative accents. The 'lava' in the lamp usually contains paraffin wax, carbon tetrachloride and mineral water. This substance becomes fluid when heated...

A school game night can provide an evening of fun for parents, teachers and students. Usually organized by a PTA or PTO, family game nights are intended to promote interaction between kids and...

A grade-point average (GPA) is the average numerical grade a student has earned for each class he has taken. An elementary school GPA differs from a high school or college GPA because in high...

The school scene is hard enough under normal circumstances, when you have a child with ADHD the challange may seem impossible. As your child ages, studying at home becomes a harder task when...

Maintaining good communication with your child's teacher can be a difficult task. However, it is crucial to ensuring that your child receives a his/her free and appropriate education. Often,...

This is an article on how to help your child do better in math . So at conference you were told that your child is struggling in math . Do not panic because first of all, It is only the beginning...

To really give homework help to your kids, you have to convey that homework is essential, but how do you do that? How can you show your child that homework is his/her responsibility, and NOT...

An IEP, or individualized education plan can be hard to read and interpret. However, knowing the basic components and what they mean can help.

Children need to know that their parents think homework is important. If they know their parents care, children have a good reason to value homework also. There is a lot that you can do to help...

A paraprofessional is an educator who primarily assists special education teachers. Paraprofessionals typically work with students needing extra attention in small groups or on a one-on-one basis....

Have a feeling your child is skipping school? Skipping class also known as cutting class or playing hooky can effect your child's grades and hurt their chances of getting into college. Here are a...

Apologia astronomy is an experienced-based science- and physics-related curriculum geared for elementary-aged home-schoolers. Courses feature a visual- and conversational-style design, with...

There are many learn to type for kids software programs available these days. These programs make it easier for your children to learn typing. Some of these software programs you will have to...

It is possible to get a well written IEP for a child with autism even in today's economy and with financial cutbacks. Even with limited resources, it is possible to be creative in getting your...

One of the math skills learned by children around 3rd or 4th grade is how to round numbers. It is an important part of estimating which is something adults do nearly every day - when grocery...

Cursive handwriting is a dying art. Some may say it should be allowed to pass on to a more esoteric realm. Cursive is taught, rather desultorily in most schools, to children in about the third...

Reading comprehension, or understanding and remembering what we read, can seem tricky, especially when children get into chapter books. This system, “Somebody Wanted But So,” can help anyone...

If you would like to get more involved with your child's school work or if you would like to help your child improve his or her reading skills, then reading a novel or chapter book and having a...

From an early age, children are taught that school and learning are important parts of daily life. But how do you keep your kids focused on, and interested in, meeting the daily tasks required of...

Children need to know that their parents think homework is important. If they know their parents care, children have a good reason to value homework also. There is a lot that you can do to help...

Back-to-school time hits many families in the wallet, and it hits them Hard! If your child is required to cover textbooks to keep them in good condition throughout the school year, and the cost...

Each Fall schools host "Back to School Night" to introduce your child's teacher. It also offers an opportunity to get the school year off to a great start!

Many parents are intimidated at the thought of meeting with a child's teacher. The mere idea of stepping into a classroom can reawaken old feelings and old insecurities about dealing with someone...

Are you overwhelmed with the ever growing school supply list? Are your intentions focused on getting your kids the best education? Then this article is for you. As a mother of 3 boys, 11th...

A 504 plan at school provides protections under the American's with Disabilities Act for anyone with an identified disability. Not everyone with an identified disability requires these services...

I recently read a survey which asked Moms what their greatest difficulty was in the morning when they're getting their kids ready for school. The vast majority of them said, wasting time, or...

Whether your child is an excited 1st grader who can't wait to see her friends on the school bus or a disgruntled teen whose worst fear is that his friends will see him on the bus, there is...

While it is possible to buy book covers, many schools request that you make them out of brown paper grocery bags. Many store-bought book covers damage the spine of books or stick to the inside of...

As a teacher I find that boys tend to be more reluctant readers than girls. Through the years I have figured out several good methods to help boys become "readers".

If you are in charge of making a dinner for teachers during Open House or conference nights, there are few things you should know to help you host a terrific and easy dinner.

If you want to home school your child without having to worry about keeping all the paperwork to be turned in and making your own curriculum K-12 could be for you. k-12 is also free to enroll in....

Teaching your child to become a successful learner is not as difficult as you may think. A child who becomes a successful learner not only does well academically but in life as well. Many of the...

helping speech with non-verbal kids. print or cut out pictures of the child's everyday needs. cut out and laminate pictures. whole punch and add to a small binder. the child can point for basice...

If you have school age children, research your school options before committing yourself to a home or apartment. The public school districts in Texas are unlike other states in that they are...

Reading is one of the most important things that children can do to improve their intelligence and their understanding of the world around them. It is vitally important that children begin...

If you've ever noticed that your child can read an entire paragraph or page, but then not understand what he just read, you're not alone. You'd think that - like you - if they weren't...

Your kids may clamour for high tech gear with characters from their favorite cartoons when it comes to buying back to school supplies. But if you want to buy safer back to school supplies for...

Sequencing or placing in a particular order is an important academic skill. Knowledge of sequencing will help in alphabetizing, spelling, math and reading comprehension. Children can be taught...

With the Back-To-School season upon us, parents everywhere are busy preparing and buying school supplies, clothes, and other items they think will help their children have a successful school...

The Internet can turn anyone with an idea and a computer into a published author, regardless of her age. For the adults offering assistance to their would-be author children, a bit of guidance...

Many parents shy away from interactions with their child's teacher(s). It is best for your child that you interact with the teacher, so you are aware of your child's activities in school. A...

Parents often worry about how to manage the morning routine when anticipating the first day of school. Maybe we should not be surprised to meet a cranky child at the end of the school day. With...