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How can you make homework a successful and stress free time for your family? Homework is given to students so they can practice the skills that were taught in school. The intention is NOT to stress out the students and…
How do I Keep My Child Motivated to Do Homework?
Mar 19,2013 | Posted in Focus, Homework by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanSpring is almost here, the days are getting longer and your child has “checked out of school ”, how do you keep them motivated and focused during homework time ? There are still 3 full months of school remaining so…
Do you sometimes run out of ideas when it comes to helping your child study? Here is a fun and easy tip that you can incorporate today when helping your child study. This fun tip incorporates a little bit of…
Setting New Goals for the New Year
Jan 02,2013 | Posted in Back To School, Focus, Homework, Note Taking Techniques by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanNew Year’s Day is the time for new beginnings and new goals. It is also a great time for a fresh start. This fresh start can apply to adults and students as well. This is a great time to sit…
Summer is flying by and it is that time to start shifting our focus on back to school! This is a great time to designate a spot in your home where your child will have a place to do his…
In celebration of National Math Month we compiled a list of some great math sites for kids. You can help your child feel successful and encourage the love of math.
Here are 5 great sites that you can share…
Project Planning for your Elementary Aged Child
Feb 16,2012 | Posted in Homework, Math, Teaching by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanMy twin second graders came home this week with a math project that is due in 2 weeks. The goal of this project is to find photos of 13 different shapes: solid figures & plane shapes. The teacher has an…
What to do with all the candy!
Nov 01,2011 | Posted in Homework by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanBetween the school festivities, neighborhood parties and trick-or-treating, the kids end up with a ton of candy on Halloween – too much according to most parents! Here are a couple of places where you can donate those extra treats.
Why…
Homework time or family stress time?
Oct 25,2011 | Posted in Homework, Uncategorized by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanI’ve got a resource for you!
The kids have been in school for more than a few weeks and homework is now a regular after school activity. How is your family handling homework time? Have your many organizational efforts fallen apart? Are…
5 Ways to Help Your Child Get Organized
Oct 07,2011 | Posted in Homework, Study Tips by t4dBelieve it or not, even the most disorganized child can develop good organizational skills. Here are a few strategies that can help.
1. Stick to a schedule
Establish a routine. Regular mealtimes and bedtimes are important as they will help…
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