Dealing With Homework
When kids work harder, it doesn't necessarily mean they're learning more. Ideally, the goal of homework is to reinforce concepts and skills introduced in school, and experts generally agree that the amount of homework kids are assigned should ... [... more]
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Too Much Homework?
Tonight, after you finish your hard day's work, read a book about a flying pig. Then invent a different kind of flying pig. When you're done with that, make a model of your flying pig (assuming you have art supplies on hand) and a poster of your pig. [... more]
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Study Zones
Use these inspirational bedroom ideas to turn your child's room into a space in which she'll enjoy to learn. Children at any age need careful planning to create places for study and play. Even if your child is years away from studying geometry, ... [... more]
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The Real Meaning of Homework
The obvious aim of assigning homework is to get your child to practice and strengthen academic skills. By devoting the proper time to homework, your child stands a much better chance of making good grades. But homework has other important values. ... [... more]
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What Homework? (Science Solve It!)
 The Scavenger Hunt homework that Andy is supposed to turn in is due--and he forgot all about about it. He has just five minutes to get it done before the bus comes. Can he do it? This story features a simple science lesson on plant structure. Full-color [... more]
$0.75
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Homework Frustrations
Jan Faull, MEd, answers a parent's question about dealing with homework frustrations. Before developing a plan of action, ask yourself the following questions? Is my child overwhelmed with too many extracurricular activities? Is he stressed some ... [... more]
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Online Homework Helpers
Log onto these sites for information both you and your child can use. This site features both a dictionary and a thesaurus, as well as word games and a "word of the day." There's also a link to Merriam-Webster's "Word Central," which [... more]
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Homework Talk!
This resource provides 52 "snapshots" of situations that parents of school-age kids might encounter when dealing with homework. It provides suggestions for handling each situation, from the child who forgets his assignments to the teacher who s [... more]
$14.95
eBooks |
Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have to ...
From the New York Times bestselling author, a second charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs From the New England woods of his childhood to the manicured lawns of Los Angeles, John O Hurley has never known life without the pleasure [... more]
$21.95
eBooks |
Parenting Skills Homework Planner (Practice Planners)
Parenting Skills Homework Planner: Excellent book when working with parents in practice (counseling). I like this book more than the treatment planner, but the two work together hand in hand. I highly recommend this book. Author: Sarah Edison Knapp [... more]
$55.00
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The Dog Ate My Homework: Personal Responsibility- How We ...
Amazon.com Review: In this time where everyone seems to be suing everyone else, and nothing bad that happens seems to be any individual's fault, this is a timely and important and useful book. Vincent Barry dissects the language of avoiding personal [... more]
$19.95
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Homework Survival Kit
Features: Comes with real backpack, plus these software titles - Merriam Webster Intermediate Dictionary, American Concise Encyclopedia, Student Organizer, Internet Homework Companion, Power CD Explorer, and Kart Race game. Binding: CD-ROM EAN: 079869488 [... more]
$9.99
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