Education : Parent Participation

'Different minds learn differently', writes Dr. Mel Levine. Frustrating a child's desire to learn will have lifelong repercussions. Not every child can do equally well in every type of learning. It's time we begin paying more attention to individual learning styles, encouraging a child's strengths, leading to greater satisfaction and achievement. more...

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As the parent of a preschooler, you are the single most important influence on your child and how they will develop. Stories, songs and rhymes are essential for your child’s development – and it’s never too early to start. Language and listening skills, cognitive development, social skills, early reading and problem-solving skills can all be enriched by reading to your child. Sharing a picture book, a nursery rhyme or telling a story also enhances the bond between parent and child, in a way that is fun for both adult and child. Read To Me is a thought-provoking, practical guide to assist parents, carers and students in their selection of books for young children, including those who have special needs. It provides a comprehensive list of titles to begin reading to your child, to give you hours of special times and open your child’s eyes to the wonders of books and reading. more...

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This ultimate parents' guide to elementary school math features projects, games, and activities children and parents can do together to increase their understanding of basic math concepts. more...

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To forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will help parents foster love for nature, teach children the importance of environmental protection, and promote environmental values and inspire action - actions that will last a lifetime. A hopeful and inspiring guide for parents, topics covered include ways to: avoid gloom and doom in favor of positive solutions foster love and empathy for nature develop environmental values put values into action help children discover the roots of problems and be part of lasting solutions walk the talk counter the consumer culture, starting in your own home and community generate hope and combat apathy. Each chapter includes an inspiring case study of a child who's making a difference, short pieces that highlight serious problems such as global warming, along with positive solutions that can be read aloud to children, and activities for children. A resource guide lists helpful books, articles, videos, and organizations. more...

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EXCEPT EDUCATION describes what really happens inside of American public high schools. Fights, rapes, drugs and stories of ordinary madness are countered by the frustration of educators stuck in terribly tedious, horribly political situations that sap their will to do one of the most noble things on the face of the earth: teach the young. Parents will wonder what exactly is going on in their children’s schools, and aspiring teachers may well think twice about their career choice. more...

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