How to Choose a Summer Camp
The heat of July and August may seem a long ways away in the middle of March, but it’s really not too early to begin planning your child’s summer vacation. For many kids, summer means going to camp. Whether your child attends a day camp or an overnight camp, the experience can be valuable and […] […]
Top 10 Spring Break Activities
If you’re not sure how to keep your kids occupied during spring break, check out this top 10 list from Oxford Learning. 1. Head outside Spring break is the perfect time to go skiing or snowboarding. Or if there’s no snow where you live, work on a special outdoor project with your kids such as […] […]
School mid-point gives opportunities
For most families, the arrival of the mid-term report provides a great opportunity for parents and children to reflect on the past and plan for a successful conclusion to the school year. Here are a few ways you can help your child look forward to the end of the year. Take stock of progress so […] […]
Five tips for effective studying
Being organized and prepares for tests and exams can make all the difference in how well students perform on them. Oxford Learning has five important tips to follow to help ensure effective studying. Talk to teachers Teachers love it when students ask them questions. Students should talk to their teachers after class and ask for […] […]
Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews – Step Three: Following-Up
Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews: Part One Part Two Part Three The Parent-Teacher Interview. Those four words can raise anxiety levels among both students and parents. However this interview can be highly beneficial to your child-s school year success. By following our key steps to success, parents can make the interview a more informative and rewarding experience. […] […]
Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews – Step Two: The Interview
Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews: Part One Part Two Part Three The Parent-Teacher Interview. Those four words can raise anxiety levels among both students and parents. However this interview can be highly beneficial to your child’s school year success. By following our key steps to success, parents can make the interview a more informative and rewarding experience. […] […]
Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews – Step One: Preparation
Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews: Part One Part Two Part Three The Parent-Teacher Interview. Those four words can raise anxiety levels among both students and parents. However this interview can be highly beneficial to your child’s school year success. By following our key steps to success, parents can make the interview a more informative and rewarding experience. […] […]
Deciphering Your Child’s Report Card – Part Two
In case you missed it, read part 1 Deciphering Your Child’s Report Card Part One Oxford Learning recommends that parents and children examine report cards together. This can help open lines of communication about the child’s achievements and needs for improvement. Be positive and avoid arguments. This is the time to begin developing goals and […] […]
Deciphering Your Child’s Report Card – Part One
“What did my teacher say about me? How did I do in science? Am I failing math? What will my parents say? Students’ stress levels often rise as the first report cards of the year arrive at home for parents to review, analyze and decipher. The report card can be a helpful tool to guide […] […]
Holiday Tips
It is important for parents to allow students a chance to breathe, to relax, to unwind over the holidays. We are entering that time of year where tests, final exams and report cards loom large and many students are beginning to accumulate a certain level of anxiety. Therefore, make sure that your student has fun […] […]