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10 Ways to Make the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Fall

By admin
October 5, 2012

Parent conferences occur around this time of year. Often, this is your first opportunity to sit down with your child’s new teacher and individually discuss your child, hopefully in-depth. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to make the most of your first conference of the school year.

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Jumping Joey’s Number Line Supports the Common Core Standards Shifts

By admin
January 16, 2012

Recently, there have been 6 shifts in New York State towards the Common Core Standards for Math. Jumping Joey’s Number Line agrees with these Common Core Standards shifts. As Educators, we feel that the Common Core Standards will lead to increased academic achievement.

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Give the Gift of Math: The Wonders of Numbers

By admin
December 11, 2011

A four-year old girl gets a present. “It’s not really a toy,” her mom says. “It’s a useful present; but you are going to have a lot of fun with it. It will unlock the wonders of numbers. Plus, you get to use you whole body with it.” The girl’s excited; she likes numbers.

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Improve Number Sense Using a Number Line

By admin
December 4, 2011

When children first begin their mathematical journey, it is important that they develop a concrete understanding of the meaning of numbers. Using hands-on materials is important so they can experience numbers to understand what they mean.

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The Secret to Our Successful Educational Products: A Statement of Philosophy for Teaching, Learning and Educational Product Development

By admin
November 27, 2011

When working with children, one needs to have a clear rationale. To help children learn in an optimal way, it is important to be sensitive, understanding, and compassionate. To that end, our approach to working with children and families and to creating educational products are guided by the following principles:

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How to Handle School Vacations

By admin
November 20, 2011

The holiday time presents a welcome respite from the daily grind of the school calendar. It is a time for rest, relaxation, and reflection. The giddiness felt by children before a holiday break is palpable. While it is important for all children to take a break and regroup, it is also key that scholastic skills and some sort of routine do not fall to the wayside.

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Does Your Child Need Help Making Transitions Comfortably?

By admin
November 14, 2011

For many children, transitions can be challenging. Let’s just clarify exactly what we mean when we say transitions; we are referring to the time when children need to make any sort of change during the typical day.

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The Cure for Math Anxiety

By admin
November 5, 2011

Math anxiety is a very common phenomenon, which is unfortunate because it can ruin a school experience and have children miss out on loving learning.

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Is your child different at school and at home?

By admin
October 30, 2011

It a common phenomenon, the child you know at home may not behave in the same manner during school. When you hear about your child from teachers, you might think, “I am surprised; that’s not my child.” Don’t worry; it’s normal.

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How to Make the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Fall

By admin
October 24, 2011

Around this time of year, parent conferences occur. Often, this is your first opportunity to sit down with your child’s new teacher and individually discuss your child, hopefully in-depth. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to make the most of your first conference of the school year.

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