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Summer Vacation Learning Loss

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Students can lose about 2 1/2 months worth of previous grade level understanding in math skills over summer vacation.  Learning loss over the summer can be a serious issue, but one that can be avoided.

How can you prevent your child from losing math skills over the summer?  Come back here tomorrow.

Fixing Sleep Problems & ADHD

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Some children’s sleep problems can be fixed with a set bedtime and calming routine at night. This involves up to an hour before bedtime dimming lights, avoiding computer/cell phone screens, a warm bath, or quiet activities such as reading. These methods can help all children including those with ADHD fall asleep.

Check here tomorrow for what you can do if your child suffers from ADHD and still has difficulty sleeping even after trying these suggestions.

Homework Strategy

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Having a ton of homework can be overwhelming for a student. Students (and adults) may be paralyzed with fear as to how to get all of the homework completed. Have your child identify and start the hardest assignments first. This way their brain will be the least tired and most focused.

PARCC Tests – Part 2

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The second part of the PARCC exam will test for reading comprehension and math concepts. Check back tomorrow to find out what grades will be taking the new PARCC tests.

Verbal Linguistic Learners

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Verbal (linguistic) learners prefer both the written and spoken word. They depend on language reasoning rather than abstract visual information. For example in math they find word problems easier than algebra equations.

Students that use this style find it easy to express themselves both in writing and verbally. They tend to enjoy reading and writing. They also tend to know the meaning of many words and regularly make an effort to find the meaning of new words.

Common Core State Standards Initiative Major Changes: Reading and Writing

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New public school standards for learning called the Common Core State Standards Initiative will launch this fall in 45 states across the United States including Massachusetts. There will be changes in your child’s education due to the new standards. One of the major changes will be the inclusion of more nonfiction reading and persuasive writing in all grades. Check here tomorrow for more Common Core State Standards Initiative changes to watch out for.

Raising A Child Who Likes To Read

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The best strategy for raising a child who likes to read is to read to, with, and in front of your child at least 15 minutes every day. Do this until they are in middle school. Research confirms that reading daily with your child in a fun, bonding and expressive way is the most important thing you can do to have them want to read. This is because kids will associate reading with pleasure. The daily reading can be anything including books, magazines, newspapers, etc.

Parents Correcting Homework & Teachers

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In the long run, it is not helpful when parents constantly correct their child’s homework before they turn it in. Correcting your student’s homework gives teachers a false impression and ultimately hurts your child. If everyone’s homework in the class is perfect, the teacher will assume everyone gets the material and will either move on or give a test on the material. Teachers use homework to decide which students need more review, which are ready to move on, and whether the lesson was effective.

Newton Free Library Spring Fling

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The Newton Free Library’s Spring Fling will be held this coming Saturday. Look for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring and test prep auction donation. The Newton Free Library is the second busiest library in the state of Massachusetts. Patrons borrowed 1.7 million items last year. On an average day, there are 2,100 visitors to the library. There are 750,000 patrons annually. It is an honor for us to be able to give back to the people of Newton, MA. Make sure you bid on our tutoring and test prep certificate as donations pay for over a quarter of the Newton Free Library’s new acquisitions each year.

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