My daughter is a first-grader who is a very social child. Her teacher tells me that she is so worried or preoccupied with what everyone else is doing in class that she doesn't listen or pay attention to what she is supposed to be doing...
How does one get a child to stop telling lies, for example denying she took something from someone else, and just boldly lying about it?
It's so difficult when one doesn't have actual proof but knows from past experience the child is deliberately lying, and...
My first-grade son is doing okay in school but he receives extra help in reading and speech. He has a very hard time focusing and concentrating and sometimes it seems like he is in another world when you talk to him. It can take an...
My first-grader is having problems with reading comprehension. We received a letter from the school stating that he may not be promoted to second grade because he is not reaching the right levels and goals for his school and grade.
I must say they have...
My first-grader is struggling with reading. She did not score very well on her beginning of the year assessment and it seems that has discouraged her from wanting to try to read. I think this is also making her dislike school. We are reading with...
Help first- and second-graders celebrate the holidays (and learn about the spice wars!) with delicious-smelling decorations.
How you can help at home: In this activity your child explores different shapes to create abstract art.
When choosing school clothes for your younger child, keep her comfort, safety and growing independence in mind.
How you can help at home: This easy-to-make noisemaker reinforces the science skills of observation.
How you can help at home: Practice beginning mapping skills with your first-grader by mapping your house onto graph paper.
