Kids Learning to Write

   Kids begin to learn basic writing skills the very first time that they pick up a crayon. Those initial scribbles help little ones to enjoy the feel of a writing instrument as well as the sense of accomplishment that comes from putting something down on paper.

Writing Stages
   There are a number of stages that children go through on their way to becoming accomplished writers.

   Two Year Olds: In the beginning their lines are typically uncontrolled and random, with children simply enjoying the process without working toward a specific goal.

5 Activities To Encourage A Love of Math In Your Children

Oftentimes parents invest a lot of money in thick workbooks to teach their kids math. Some children are open to workbooks. Others are not. If your child is bored by workbooks, don't fret. There are plenty of other ways to teach math - and they're fun!

10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Learning Disabilities

1. Trust yourself. Although his teachers said my son was fine, I knew in my heart that something was wrong: He skipped words while reading, spelled words differently each time he wrote them, and couldn't subtract to save his soul.

2. Trust your child. I knew my child was smart. But like many children with learning disabilities, he has strengths that aren't necessarily valued in the classroom — visual, spatial and musical abilities, good interpersonal skills, and a terrific sense of humor — while struggling with the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.

Stimulating Brain Power in Children: Simple Things Parents Can Do

By Andrew Loh

Before you want to stimulate your child's brain functions, you will need to know and understand a number of basic activities of brain. Brain is a mysterious organ that can play an important role in your child's success. Structure ad functioning of brain in an optimal manner is a necessity to lead a life of contentment and satisfaction. Your child's brain works based on some core principles that are too important for normal brain development. Some of these are:

Stimulating Brain Power in Children

By Andrew Loh

   Young children and growing toddlers learn and develop every day and week by keenly observing the things that happen around them. An infant's brain structure will have more than a million highly charged nerve cells while a child aged 4 years will possess more than 10 million brain cells with their energetic and agile neurons. All these neurons are amazing structures that grow and connect with each other's in the confines of brain.

Helping Create a Positive School Attitude 10 Timely Tips for School Success

By Phillip Mountrose

 

   We all know how important it is for children to succeed in school. School is where they spend so much of their childhood; and the effects of school experiences can last a lifetime. Here, then, are some easy-to-use, practical tips that can make a difference for the kids in your life. Remember that any time a child experiences a positive shift in his or her school outlook, many other areas can also benefit.

10 Options for Reading Outside the Book

  
   Picking up a book on summer vacation might be the last thing on your child's mind. And maybe that's okay -- everyone is entitled to a break now and then. But taking a break from books doesn't have to mean taking a break from reading.

   There are plenty of ways to keep reading beyond books. The key is to tune into interests kids already have. If your daughter loves swimming, provide ways for her to learn more about this sport through articles, brochures, tip sheets, and even catalogues. Let a video game-obsessed child read instructions, reviews, and strategy books.