Recently, my students and I came across a math term that I remember dreading in school: factor. My students’ expressions of confusion and frustration mirrored the feelings I recall having in my 4th-grade math class. Math vocabulary made me want to put my head down...
Worried about Parent-Teacher Conferences? Parent-Teacher conferences can seem overwhelming for parents who have children with academic challenges. As you go into the conferences, look at this as a time for you and the school to form a team approach to devise a plan...
Are you looking for a fun new way to practice math with your little one? This simple activity helps improve a child's one-to-one correspondence, counting, and fine motor skills. You will need pipe cleaners, pony beads, masking tape, and a permanent marker. Cut the...
Does your child need an academic boost over the summer? Is reading difficult? Is your child falling behind in math? Are you concerned about your child’s ability to express themselves clearly and follow directions? At Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center we...
By Elizabeth Drewelow When I ask students about their favorite subjects in school, I get a variety of answers. Some will say art, music, or physical education. This comes with no surprise to me, as each allows for creativity and hands-on learning. Others say...
Does your child have a difficult time counting money or figuring out how to give change? Knowing how to use money to buy items from a store and to create a budget are important life skills. Last year I created a school store in an empty room at our Urbandale office....