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Stop Forcing Your Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument

Our daughter Rebekah, who is in second grade, takes three after-school classes every week. On Monday there is violin; on Wednesday, Hebrew; and on Thursday, ballet. One of these classes connects her to a religious tradition going back three thousand years. Two of them are pretty well pointless.I don’t mean that as a bad thing. Pointlessness rules, as far as I am concerned. Lots of great activities...

Learning Horse Riding Could Boost Mental Skills in Kids

– food.ndtv.com According to a new study by Tokyo University in Japan, horse riding may help improve mental skills in kids. Mental or cognitive skills are very important for a kid’s growth and development to help him become a successful individual in the future. Cognitive skills include enhanced learning, memory and problem-solving abilities, among others.Read the full article

How to Help My Elementary School Child Study More Effectively

By adapting some of these study and homework tips and techniques to work effectively for your elementary school-aged child's needs for academic success.

Connecting your child with the P3/SETTS services they need!

P3 Connect offers a variety of tutoring and special education services. We pride ourselves in working tirelessly to find the perfect provider for your child<br>Convenient<br>We service all five boroughs of NYC, with a focus on Brooklyn neighborhoods. We will find the right provider that can service your child at your home or in their school.<br>Flexible<br>Our agency works around the clock, so that your child can get personalized service at a time and place that works for you.<br>Personalized<br>No…

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

Kid to Know has "special" interest

DANVILLE -- This Kid to Know sure knows how to make others feel good!

Poarch: What is legal profession’s ‘special’ interest?

The fact is, our current judicial selection system isn’t broken, and attempts to change it should be viewed with caution and perhaps a healthy dose of skepticism as to the motives behind any propos…

17 Signs You Are An Elementary Education Major

Discuss: Should Design Be a Part of Elementary Education?

Weigh in on whether design appreciation has a place alongside art and music in school curriculums.

4 Things Every Elementary Education Major is Tired of Hearing

“It’s not easy”—working parents frustrated over lack of after-school care programs

After-school care is hard to obtain these days as programs struggle to find staff and parents return to in-person work.

This Is What An Elementary School Counselor Does

We advocate, we lead, we stir up change, and we collaborate because we have to. For each and every whole student. Because of this, our practice must be individualized; our curriculum must be outside of the box; and our supports must be intentional.

Six Study Tips for Elementary School Children |

We’ve compiled six study tips for elementary school children, which can help set a solid foundation for learning. You will need to adapt these studying strategies to your individual child’s learning style and age. Once children reach middle school, their homework routines become more complex and you may find you need a new approach, although these tips may still be useful. 1. Help your Children Create…

In Their Words: Elementary School Kids on Why Nature Is Important

Read the winning essays from a children’s writing contest

Teacher-Coaching Boosts Secondary Scores, Study Finds

A professional-development intervention for teachers based on a well known teaching framework pays dividends for student achievement, according to a study published today in Science magazine.

10 Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted (and What You Can Do About It)

Career Development Special Interest Group (SIG) - 10 Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted (and What You Can Do About It). Online registration by Cvent

Tech in your child's elementary school: what to look for, what to ask

All this ed tech sounds modern and cool – but how can you be sure the devices and apps your child's school is using are actually helping your child learn?

Pack A Lunch And We'll Guess What You Were Like In Elementary School

Why You Should Consider Montessori for Elementary Education

More and more parents are turning to schools that offer a Montessori curriculum for their child's early elementary education.

Quotes for Elementary School Yearbook and Tips

Quotes for Elementary School Yearbook - Expressly-Yours Yearbooks have an extensive collection of tools, tips and services that will aid you in creating your elementary school yearbook.