Posted on January 4, 2010 by JumpStart
Spilled milk, phones ringing, under-the-table-leg-kicking, a blaring television, fingers texting, over-the-table-elbow-shoving… is it possible to pack anything else around the family dinner table? As busy and chaotic as meal time might seem, the dinner table is the perfect place to serve up some conversation family-style.
Forget what Miss Manners once said and start encouraging your kids [...]
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Posted on December 25, 2009 by JumpStart
Since we have such a creative bunch of folks here at JumpStart, we wanted to do something unique to celebrate the holidays this year. Rather than hand out dull cards or generic gifts, we thought it would be fun to give personalized gifts that could brighten each other’s desks all year long – customized lamps! Our [...]
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Posted on December 10, 2009 by JumpStart
-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer-
Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs, the Kwanzaa Kinara…the holidays are full of symbols that represent a variety of cultures, beliefs, and traditions, making this the most wonderful time of year to help your little ones notice that not everyone celebrates the season the same way they do.
Oftentimes limited experiences [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2009 by JumpStart
Following the popularity of our spooky scavenger hunt for Halloween, your child will now be invited to participate in a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt starting today, in the online world at JumpStart.com.
We’ve placed 20 Thanksgiving items throughout the world. 10 of which will be located on MainStreet, and the other 10 will be found in the [...]
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Posted on June 6, 2009 by JumpStart
-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer-
Way to go, Champ! You did so well! I’m impressed! You are simply amazing! Wonderful job! I can tell you’ve worked hard! I’m proud of you! You’re incredible! I really admire that kind of effort!
After reading a list like that, your self-esteem can’t help but shoot through the [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by JumpStart
Question:
My son is having trouble with writing book reports and I was never very good at it myself (he is in 2nd grade). Where can I get some help to help him?
Answer:
You might check with your son’s teacher for any specific instructions on writing a report. The teacher might have certain details that he or [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2009 by JumpStart
Question:
Hello! I am tutoring a 7th grader who is able to read pretty well, but comprehends at a 3rd grade level. Do you have any suggestions on how to help her with comprehension? Thank you! Jessica
Answer:
Comprehension is just one of the components to reading. If children are not fluent readers and stumble on vocabulary, practice [...]
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Posted on March 1, 2009 by JumpStart
Question:
I was just wondering if you have any tips for children with special needs. I have two sons 11 and 12 years old with fragile x syndrome and autism. They both love the computer but always want to stem on games like spongebob. Any help is appreciated, Elise.
Answer:
Here are some suggestions for working with [...]
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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 [...]
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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 with their finger tips [...]
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