Posted on March 2, 2009 by JumpStart
Question: My daughter is entering the first grade, but still cannot read! What can I do to help her along? Answer: Learning to read is a process, and of course all children learn at different rates. Many children don’t start reading until first grade so that is not unusual. Does she know the sounds that [...]
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Posted on March 1, 2009 by JumpStart
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! Use the tips below to help your child identify the six irregular vowels in the box. Practice makes [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2009 by JumpStart
Question: What is the best way to help a good reader master the confusion they have with b’s and d’s? Answer: Here are some suggestions that approach the challenge of differentiating b from d in different ways: Practice the difference between the letters in a physical game. Let your child practice these letters by writing [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2009 by JumpStart
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! Your child can learn how to identify beginning consonant blends in pictures and words. Below are some words [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2009 by JumpStart
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! Learning how to recognize and spell words will help your child become a better reader. You can help [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by JumpStart
Question: How can I get my first grader to love to read? He is now going to 2nd grade and I’m a little afraid that he will not do well. He knows the basics, he knows all the site words, he can read, but he refuses? Help me, Belkys. Answer: Here are some ideas to [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by JumpStart
Question: Thanks for your time; we are finding our 7 year old is having problems with words. He can hear a word and spell, but when he goes to write the word he is having a hard time, he will mix up letters, or put the b, d, and p’s backwards. Any help you can [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2009 by JumpStart
You pick your little one up from daycare, school, or sports practice and can’t wait to hear about what she has been up to every single moment since you last saw her. You want to know what made her laugh, if anything or anyone is upsetting her, and all the new and exciting things she’s [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2009 by JumpStart
What better way to spread the love this holiday than with adorable, fuzzy little friends? What You’ll Need: Scissors Red and pink paper Glue Pipe cleaners in assorted colors Small googly eyes Hole punch (optional) Cupid the Caterpillar Wrap two colored pipe cleaners around a pen to create a spiral of alternating colors. Slide your [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2009 by JumpStart
The clock strikes ten and your energetic little one sits beside you wide-eyed and bushy-tailed. You are exhausted, so why isn’t she? When you begin dreading bedtime as much as your kids do, you know you have a problem. Still, when it’s 2 a.m. and your sleepless child stands at the foot of your bed [...]
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