How much of a hand should the government have in educating children with learning struggles? It may seem they do not care at the pace they seem to be trying to include all students in the education system.
What are your thoughts about STEM? Does your learner have issues with the new math and science curriculums? Astronauts involving themselves are a positive step forward to show pupils as to why science and math are important and where it can take you, perhaps to the stars.
What more could you ask for your child than to have them practice reading while they are helping furry friends feel better at an animal shelter? In a new venture called Shelter Buddies Reading Program, children read to animals as a way to help the anxious or nervous animals acclimate to humans.
Does your child now act differently towards math since arriving in middle school? Many children and learners grasp concepts until middle school because socializing becomes a major concern while academics take a back seat.
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is painful, hard, and a struggle that few understands. What do you believe can be done to make students with SPD more comfortable in a classroom setting? Teachers and advocates are doing what they can to help learners succeed regardless of the struggle.
When the Humane Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania was recently helped by seven Girl Scouts of Troop 36062, they received a varied mix of the usual items that get donated to the shelter. The troop donated valuable items, like food, toys, and other important supplies. They had no idea that the girls would also introduce them […]
This is beautiful! Just goes to show where the disease model comes from to being with. People just want other people to be the same. Kids don’t play that game. Gotta love it!
The students who read the most books at Cooks Corners Elementary School by participating in the “Fired Up for Reading” program will get to ride to school in a fire truck. Fire Chief Chad Dutz said he wanted to connect with school children in a positive way. It’s a way for them to see how […]
This is awesome! Teachers and administrators need to understand these kids so they can identify them and give them the necessary support. These kids have been getting the dunce cap for years! There are so many successful dyslexic people!
Blood flow in the brain is a good thing when it comes to learning. Teachers and researchers are finding that students learn better when they move during their daily lessons. What could be added that is non-disruptive but helpful to help students move and learn in tandem?
