Tutoring
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I Feel as Though My Child Has Been "Left Behind"...
Asked by K.S. from Oklahoma City
on September 18, 2006
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I have recently discovered through school testing that my 3rd grader has a Kindergarten/1st grade reading and math level. Both of my girls attend a good (or so I thou...
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- K., Everyone has been giving you GREAT advice. If you need a private tutor, I do tutoring on the side on occasion. I started off as a teacher and then I taught at K...
- Hello!... I am a special education teacher in the Putnam City School District. I also have children in the district. I have my girls at one elementary school and my...
- Dear K., I have a M.Ed., and I have been an educator for five years. I am working towards my PhD in Education. I am telling you this to explain that I am qualified ...
Work at Home
Asked by R. from Chicago
on June 1, 2006
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Hi. As I said, we're new in Chicago and since my sons don't need constant attention anymore I have a lot of free time and having an income while staying at home will b...
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- What area do you live in? Are you looking to babysit small children (infants & toddlers) or will you sometimes take in school aged (well-behaved) childen?
- Hi R., I work in the home-based business as well as an Independent Consultant for Usborne Books. Being a former teacher and involved with your son's school, you'd be...
- Hi. My name is T. S. and I've been a stay at home Mom since I had my first baby - she's now 6 and I have two other children, 4 yrs. old and 2 yrs. old. I recentl...
Gift Ideas for Junior High Girls
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on December 8, 2009
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Hi, Moms.
I wanted to see if you can give me some good ideas for Christmas gifts under $20 that I can buy for two girls that I tutor. One is in 6th grade and the o...
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- Stuff to do there nails a file polish polish remover nail glitter nail stickers. make a movie gift box a certificate to local place to rent dvds a package of microwa...
- I would think some type of necklace, bracelets etc.
- Most of the girls are into clothes from Aeropostle right now. They have hoodies,scarfs,jewelry etc. Most of it is on sale right now. I just got hoodies for $15 a piece...
ADHD Educational Products for Home
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on July 18, 2010
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Does anyone know of any good ADHD or Reading and Writing resources to use at home? My son, age 8 will be working with a tutor during the school year and the schools ...
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- M., I highly recommend that you consult a professional with his educational evaluation data in hand. Intervention is provided based on his needs, not his diagnosi...
- I have a book you can pick up for him at the bookstore that I got my ADHD daughter that can help him with some of his symptoms. " How to calm down and pay attention."...
- Check out the website: greatschools.org also Parents Helping Parents in San Jose is a great resource. www.php.com I have tons of catalogs of books for kids wit...
Preschools in Mokena
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on March 10, 2008
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Hi,
I am looking for a preschool for my 3 year to start in the fall. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the Little Blossoms Preschool in Mokena. Another ...
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- My 3 (almost 4 year old) has been going to Ivy League Montessori for this past school year. We love Miss Linda. The days and times are flexible. My daughter has bee...
- Hello, We have been sending our daughter to Little Blossoms for 2.5 years now. She loves it there, and so do we. They are so friendly, the curriculum is excellent ...
- Hi L., My 4 1/2 daughter goes to Triple R Childcare in Mokena (behind the Gas City and next to Dominicks on LaPorte/LaGrange). She has been going there since the a...
Looking for a Good Preschool Program for My Daughter
Asked by T.W. from Phoenix
on June 29, 2007
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My husband and I are planning to put my 4 year old daughter in preschool this August. I am looking for a good school (that will not break the bank) in the Surprise ar...
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- My daughter goes to Word of Life preschool over near Cotton and Bell and I just adore them all there! This is their new website: http://wordoflifeaz.org/
- Hi T., I am going to copy and paste another Mom's answer to this question. I'm not sure if this will be the area you need, but she sure sings their praises, and reall...
- Little Tykes Preschool is currently enrolling for classes beginning September 2008. Available classes are: M/W/Th 8:45am-11:45am OR 12:15pm-3:15pm at a cost of $165...
Phonics Program
Asked by B.J. from Dallas
on May 22, 2008
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I would like to know if there is anyone who has or know someone with a phonic program that they would like to give away or sell cheap. I have an 8 yr old daughter who ...
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- I know this sounds a bit basic but you could try getting her the Leap Frog movies. There are 4 of them about reading ( and one about numbers). They might help her rele...
- I used starfall.com for my 2 kids who were both behind in reading. They loved it - thought it was a game & their reading improved by at least a grade level in less th...
- You may try contacting Scottish Rite. They have a trainig program for teachers- mutli-sensory reading and spelling (some school districs call it MTA or MR&S). Thye may...
Dyslexia & Dysgraphia
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on January 29, 2010
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My soon to be 8 year old (March 20) daughter has always written things backwards. She used to write her name in mirror image all of the time. So not only were the le...
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- Being a first grade teacher, it is true that it is developmentally appropriate for all children. The school wasn't lying. Since your child has been diagnosed you hav...
- Hi. I am familiar with the dysgraphia condition you mentioned and there is a web/mail group thru Yahoo specifically for people (or parents) with dysgraphia. It is a ...
- You should request an IEP evaluation immediately, in writing. This starts a clock for the school district to determine if your child is eligible for special education ...
Ideas for Making a Buck (Or Several) from Home
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on February 4, 2008
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I have a masters degree in education and taught for a bout 10 years in the field and currently teach on sunday mornings and tutor a bit. I've found that the tutoring ...
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- Hi, N.! I feel for you. I was laid off in November and at the time, my fiance was a stay-at-home dad, because I made more than enough money to provide for us, plus...
- If you want to get kids for tutoring, call your local school district and ask to be added to the district list of approved tutors - or what you need to do to be added....
- Hi N., I have my own home business with Tupperware and I absolutely love it!! There are so many exciting benefits and opportunities, I'd love to tell you more :) ...
Getting My 17.5 Year Old to Finish School
Asked by J.J. from Kansas City
on March 17, 2008
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My son is 17.5 and will be 18 on August 24th of this year. He has had great difficulty ever since he started middle school several years back. Right now he is looking ...
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- I have an 18 YO senior this year. He has never been into school that much...but somehow we I believe will make it though...so I get your frustration. About the meds....
- I have to agree that he's probably not old enough to decide about his meds. As a nurse, you are perfectly qualified to help him adjust them though - work with his Dr....
- J.--it is very possible that your son is gifted but also has a learning disability; LD frequently occurs with a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD. My son, who is now 21, has ADD/...
