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What Is This Thing Called RTI?

As a student or a parent, you might have come across the term RTI or Response to Intervention. RTI is a relatively new educational concept that is gaining popularity in schools across the country. It is a multi-tiered approach to providing targeted support and intervention to students who are at risk of struggling in school. The goal of RTI is to identify students’ educational needs early and address them before they fall behind or fail. What Is RTI? RTI is a framework that guides teachers and administrators in identifying and providing interventions for students who need extra academic and behavioral …

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Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

Parenting a kindergartner is a lot like parenting a toddler in many ways, but there are a few specific things you need to be aware of in order to help your child develop a love of reading. 1. Encourage a love of books at an early age. Kids love to be read to, and a love of books is a key ingredient in a child’s love of reading. Start reading to your kindergartner as soon as he or she can understand what you’re saying. Reading together can also help your child develop a sense of understanding and security. 2. Set …

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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

As a parent, it can be challenging to know if your child is ready for kindergarten. You want them to excel in school, make friends, and enjoy their learning experience. Kindergarten is an important milestone in your child’s life, and it is essential to ensure that they are ready for the journey ahead. The first step in determining if your child is ready for kindergarten is to recognize what skills and knowledge they need. Children who are ready for kindergarten can listen, follow directions, communicate their needs, use the bathroom independently, and interact with others appropriately. They should also have …

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Vocabulary: Activities for Your Kindergartener

As a parent, you always want your child to excel in every field of life. One of the essential skills that you can teach your child is vocabulary building. It is critical in developing their communication skills, comprehension, and overall literacy. In this article, we will discuss some fun and exciting vocabulary activities that you can do with your Kindergartener. 1. Reading Aloud Reading aloud to your Kindergartener is an excellent way to build their vocabulary. Choose books that are age-appropriate and interactive, such as picture books with large illustrations. Use inflection, voice modulation, and facial expressions while reading to …

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Reading Tips for Parents of Third Graders

Reading is an important skill for students of all ages, but it is particularly important for students in third grade. In this grade, students are starting to learn how to read critically and analytically. They are also beginning to understand the relationships between words and ideas. To help your child become a successful reader, follow these tips: 1. Help your child develop a reading routine. Set a daily reading goal for your child, and make sure he or she follows the same routine every day. This will help your child develop a reading habit and increase the likelihood of success. …

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Reading Tips for Parents

Parenting is a difficult task, but it’s made even more difficult when your child can’t seem to read. Here are some tips to help your child read better: 1. Set a good example. Reading is a skill that needs to be learned, so be a good role model and read regularly yourself. If you want your child to be a good reader, you need to be a good reader yourself. 2. Encourage your child to read aloud. Reading aloud to your child is a great way to help them develop their reading skills. Not only will your child be able …

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Letters and Sounds: Practical Ideas for Parents

Parents should be aware of the connection between letters and sounds and how they can help their children learn. Letters and sounds can be used together to form words, which can be read and sung. There are many practical ideas for parents to use to help their children learn how to read and spell. One way to help children learn how to read is to have them practice reading aloud. This can be done in the morning before school, during the school day, or after dinner. Reading aloud can also be done as a family activity. By reading aloud, children …

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Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Read  

Parents can help their children read by setting a good example and encouraging them to read for fun. Reading aloud to your child and reading together throughout the day are also great ways to help them develop a love for reading. Additionally here are some tips: 1. Model reading. Show your child how to read and enjoy books. Read to them often, and make sure they have plenty of books to read. 2. Buy books for your child. Let them choose the books they want to read. Not only will this help them develop a love of reading, but they …

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Flipped Classrooms and Flipped Lessons: What Does It Mean for Parents? 

For parents, flipped classrooms and flipped lessons can provide an exciting new way to learn. Flipped classrooms are classrooms that use technology to dynamically flip between different teaching methods, while flipped lessons are lessons that are flipped between different learning activities. Flipped classrooms can provide parents with a more engaging learning experience. For example, parents can watch a teacher present a lesson on a screen, then have the ability to participate in the lesson themselves by watching a video or completing a worksheet. This provides parents with a more hands-on learning experience, which can help them better understand the material. …

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A New Addition to the Family

A new addition to the family is always exciting, but when that addition is a baby, the excitement can be even greater. Many couples are eager to welcome their new addition into the world and spoil them rotten. However, there are also many things that new parents must remember when it comes to raising a baby. Here are a few tips to help you get started. 1. Get plenty of sleep. A healthy infant needs a good amount of sleep, and new parents should make sure to get as much rest as possible. If you’re not getting enough rest, you’re …

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