The following information is from a series of parent tips by Knowledge Adventure. The tips are meant to be used as fun ways of bringing learning into the home and everyday life. We hope you enjoy them! You can help your child practice identifying ending consonant digraphs at home. A consonant digraph is a combination [...]
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The following information is from a series of parent tips by Knowledge Adventure. The tips are meant to be used as fun ways of bringing learning into the home and everyday life. We hope you enjoy them! Help your child practice identifying words that rhyme and listening to the sounds of the words. Here are [...]
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Question: Homework is a chore at my house. Is there anyway to turn around the attitudes? Answer: Here are some quick hints to help your child get the most out of homework. Assume that your children will have studying to do every night. Ask your children if they understand their homework. If they do not, [...]
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The following information is from a series of parent tips by Knowledge Adventure. The tips are meant to be used as fun ways of bringing learning into the home and everyday life. We hope you enjoy them! Decoding and word recognition are the basis of learning how to read. Help your child practice reading and [...]
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This article is from our January 2009 issue of the JumpStart Times newsletter, also available here at JumpStart.com! Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. In fact, the most effective and enduring learning occurs during everyday living. Make learning an around the clock affair with these easy tips that will ensure learning becomes part of [...]
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This article is from our January 2009 issue of the JumpStart Times newsletter, also available here at JumpStart.com! From the walls to the halls, harmonies will fill your home as your kids band together to create a sweet symphony of homemade sounds. Follow these simple steps to build instruments that will have your hallways sounding [...]
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This article is from our January 2009 issue of the JumpStart Times newsletter, also available here at JumpStart.com! In recent years, standardized tests have taken on new meaning and value in schools across the country. Test scores are filed in permanent records and travel with kids for the rest of their schooling. Participation in specific [...]
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This article is from our January 2009 issue of the JumpStart Times newsletter, also available here at JumpStart.com! Don’t let your shiny new year get tarnished and cluttered up just yet! Try out these handy tips from JumpStart to spruce up your child’s organization and homework skills in no time. Child’s Room or Play Area [...]
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