Share Important Insights With Your Child’s Teacher
Parent-teacher conferences are on the horizon. Here are two quick tips to help get the most out of your time...
Restate the Directions in Your Own Words
A great way to ensure your child understands what they’re being tasked to do with an assignment (especially those with...
When Homework is Complete
What’s more frustrating for your child than having done their homework but not getting credit for it? A simple rule...
Create a Ready to Learn Checklist
Getting set up and ready to learn while attending school remotely can be difficult, especially if your child isn’t a...
Let Them Fly!
Once you’ve helped your child set up the structure to help them succeed, step back and allow them to give...
Schdule Breaks to Maximize Efficiency
Homework can feel daunting if your child believes they have to sit and stay focused for 60, 90, or 120...
Plan, Prioritize, and Estimate Time on Task
Even more so during Covid, teachers are using class websites and/or online portals (Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas) to post nightly...
Ask or Answer a Question
When attending class remotely, it can be hard to stay engaged. Actively participating in class is one way students can...
ONLINE ORGANIZATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS PHYSICAL ORGANIZATION
Have you ever “misplaced” a file on your computer or in the cloud? It’s frustrating and stressful. In the current...
Portals, Websites, and Emails, Oh My!
To help ensure your child has the information they need to be successful and complete all of their assignments, compile...
It Takes a Village
Parents, teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, tutors, and many others make up the community that supports your child. Don’t be shy...
What’s My Schedule?
Your child’s schedule is, undoubtedly, going to be significantly different than last year’s, so take some time to review it...