Reading

March Into Reading

March Into Reading

Written by Jaimi Bird, M.A. CCC-SLP Books are powerful!  They give knowledge, they spark imagination, they transport us to another time and place.  Books help children grow.   All children should know the joy of reading.  As we “March” into Literacy Awareness month,...

Academic Accommodations & Modifications

Academic Accommodations & Modifications

Academic accommodations and modifications benefit children in many ways, especially those who are struggling. These supports can help children succeed in a classroom by changing how or what the child learns. For more information about what accommodations and...

Visualize Success: Test Taking 101

Visualize Success: Test Taking 101

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...

5 Tips for Ending The Homework Battle

5 Tips for Ending The Homework Battle

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...

Halloween Learning Activities

Halloween Learning Activities

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...