Middle School Archives - Page 7 of 10

Aug 15

How to Relearn Your Course Material: A Guide to Revisiting the Last Year and Finding the Holes in Your Learning

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

It’s important to get real about your school’s strengths and weaknesses. No school is perfect. Some have an excellent focus on creative writing and others tend to drill home mathematics. While one is not better than the other, it’s necessary to get honest and curious about what your child is missing at their school. Once…

Jul 02

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What are the Kids Saying About Returning to In – Person Schooling?

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School

As I watched the majority of my students take steps to return to in person learning last semester, I also saw a wide range of emotions. While most students loved the opportunity to return, this experience didn’t come without a fair share of fears. Some were concerned about getting infected, others worried about the adjustment…

May 25

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How to Talk to Teachers

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

This is a topic that continues to rear its head even into adulthood. Talking to authority figures can be hard for adults, so why do we think it’s any easier for children? It’s important to help your children understand the value of communication and relationships with their superiors. Let’s help them start young. So how…

Apr 23

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Dodging the Summer Slump

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School

We all know this time of year comes in the blink of an eye. There’s the big push before the end of the school year and then it’s STILLNESS. For most kids, this is the long awaited break they’ve been longing for. However, for parents this is the most stressful time of the year. It’s…

Apr 21

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My child has severe anxiety around school. How can I help?

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School

Take Notice… The first step is noticing. Is my child reacting to this moment in a dramatic way? Does it feel abnormal? Are there signs that the stress is becoming overwhelming? The CDC does a great job of breaking down some of the common ways to identify an anxiety disorder in your child: “When…