Grades & Performance: Puppets
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Any Advice on Instilling Good Study Habits in Kids?
Asked by J.H. from Sacramento
on August 19, 2008
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My own parents were completely hands off when it came to my homework when I was a child. As a result, I don't know much about supervising my 2nd grader while she does...
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- Hi J.~ I don't think I'll be adding anything new to this discussion, but rather just to reinforce the advice you've already been given. I have a 2nd grader and our...
- Hi J., I am a middle school teacher and I am soooooo glad that you recognize the importance of establishing good study habbits now... by the time she gets to 7th gr...
- I'm a teacher and the advice I share is primarily around setting up a consistent routine. Come home, have a snack, get the homework done and then play. Obviously thi...
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
How Do I Chose Between Two kids....very Worn Down
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 2, 2011
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In a nut shell: I have 2 boys 13 and 4y/o. My 13 y/o has been difficult since day 1, never played alone, and always needed to be encouraged, always bucked when the goi...
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- Sorry, but my only "thought" is "are you kidding me"?? First, I don't "choose" between my 5 children. I love them all more than life itself, and it would just never oc...
- First off, your post made me cry. I feel for both of your children. They will never be good enough for you and that is just sad. Second, how do you not have enough ...
- ok to put this bluntly . Some kids are just average. That's me I was average in every way and even failed at some things. The only thing I am good at is singing and...
Anxiety Answering Questions
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on December 22, 2011
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Hi fellow mommas. I need your help again. My first grader is having some issues with answering questions. She is a very good reader but refuses to answer questions ...
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- There was a great article in the New York Magazine regarding very intelligent children and aversions to risk-taking in academics (as well as trying new things they are...
- ok so I know you child is not special needs or anything but let me share some strategies that work with SN children and see if you like to try anything with your daugh...
- I was and still am that same way. For me it is the fear of actually being wrong even if I know 100% I am right. I'm not sure if there was anything that has ever comp...
5 Yr Old Behavior at Home and in Kindergarten
Asked by S.D. from Santa Fe
on September 11, 2008
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We have a 5 yr old grandson whom we have been raising on our own since he was 3. He just started Kindergarten this year and he has been acting out at school ie; throw...
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- It sounds to me like this little guy is mad. I can certainly understand your frustration - it IS tiring to deal with kids who are really out of whack. I would encour...
- I can feel your pain. . Remember this saying. "This to shall pass" Our son is almost 7 and we went through the same thing. We were always called at school. He threw ...
- I'm obviously not an expert at this but it sounds like he's having a hard time dealing with the real world because you spoil him at home. In my home, we do not reward...
I'd Really Appreciate Your Input
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on December 17, 2009
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I'm a stay at home mom with a 5 1/2 month old baby boy. I recently found out tv is not good for infants. And I used to let him watch some tv while I made dinner or was...
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- I use to put my son in his bouncy chair/excersauser or bumbo seat in kitchen near me so i could talk to him and watch him while i cooked. Or put him him in other room ...
- I absolutely promise that you have not reduced your babies intelligence one bit. It is true that tv is not so hot for little ones -- but a tiny amount ----as you desc...
- I think that TV being bad is BULL.... it depends what they watch. I found absolutely wonderful videos for babies; made just for infants. Go to: http://www.br...
Help! Need to Know How to Control 6Yr Old Boy!!!
Asked by W.W. from Indianapolis
on January 22, 2010
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Calling out for help!
My 6 year old boy is in first grade. He is doing very well with math, reading, etc.
It’s his behavior in class. He won’t stop pay att...
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- I would say get him evaluated , if the school has a 'special education' team then it can be done during school time. The team would conist of OT/PT/social worker. My s...
- Find out what his learning style is. Not everyone learns in the same way and sadly people like to label any kid who can't sit still and listen for hours on end as ADD ...
- Wow, reading through the responses, my advice/story is vastly different! My son is nine now and in fourth grade. He is very bright and started school early (he was ...
Long Road Trip
Asked by K.D. from Rapid City
on December 19, 2006
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We are going to be going to my parents house for Christmas and it is a 15 hr car ride. We are stopping half way and spending the night, but we will be in the car for ...
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- when my daughter was 2 i went on a trip from nd to michigan, a 17 hour trip straight through and she was GREAT!! we had a tv in the van with us and it HELPED, a lot!! ...
- I would suggest that you make up a special box to take with you of toys the little one has never seen or doesn't play with often. You'll need several things. When I tr...
- We just went to Kansas City in September with our two year old, and although it is not nearly 15 hours I can understand. Trying to keep a 2 year old happy in a car for...
Games for 2 Year Old
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if any moms had any great games they play with their kids? My son is 2 and a half and just loves games, like hi ho cherrio, don't break the ice, ...
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- ELEFUN! My daughter got it for X-mas about the same age as your son and it's STILL her favorite! Also, if you find another in a resale pick it up b/c extra butterfli...
- There is a game I think it is called Ele-fun? not sure, it is an elephant that has air that comes out of its trunk and you scoop up butterflies in a little net. Hungry...
- We recommend "Cootie" or as called at our home - the bug game. We also recommend "Green Eggs and Ham." I believe each game references an age that begins at 3 years o...
Teaching an 8 Year Old Reading Comprehension
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on May 24, 2008
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My son struggled all year with reading/writing activities. He can read about 2 levels above grade level, but cannot comprehend anything he reads. He "guesses" on all...
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- I agree absolutely with Cheryl R. Let him choose a theme to learn about; or give him a list of subjects to choose from. That way he's making the choice of what to le...
- I know that your boys are to old to still be part of the parents as teachers program, but maybe their group could help you get started with some website selections, et...
- The Best advice I have for you is to READ,READ,READ! Read to him if he doesn't want to read... cereal boxes, magazines, anything with words...Of course encourage him...
