Does your high school student struggle with test-taking? How many times have you heard, “I’m just not good at taking tests”? 35% of students have test anxiety. This is often because they aren’t very experienced with the exam formats. With Iowa Assessments, ACTs, and...
Is your child struggling in school? Do changes need to be made? Perhaps there are learning accommodations or modifications that could be put in place to help your child succeed. As educators and parents, we all share the same goals. We want each child to learn, to...
By Kim Vogelgesang, B.A. Do you find yourself struggling to motivate and help your child do their homework? The dreaded nightly homework battle is something I hear about from parents quite often. But getting your child to do their homework without the struggle...
Happy October! Over the next couple of weeks, your child may have Halloween on their mind. I’ve found it can be tricky to keep children engaged in learning when holidays are near, so I’ve put together some themed activities to incorporate several core subjects with...
Are you worried your child isn’t ready for school? After a long summer, you AND your child have to get into the school groove. Starting Preschool or Kindergarten for the first time should be a fun and new adventure! Today we are going to talk about a few things you...
By: Elizabeth Drewelow, M. Ed. As I was driving home from work the other day, I tuned into a local radio station. The show host just happened to be talking about her kids’ experience at home for the summer. Exasperated, yet with a joking tone, she said, “Well, my...