It’s been a little while since I’ve blogged a new study tip, but that is not to say we haven’t been talking about them around here…. With lots of tests and report card season ahead of us, we have been … Continue reading
Category Archives: study skills
The other day Josh got a math test back and he hadn’t done so hot. But, I knew that he had studied. In fact, I had helped him study, so I wondered what had gone wrong. I asked him to … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s the simplest thing that can make all the difference. But the simplest thing may not be so obvious. The other day Gabe was studying for a French test. It was a pretty easy test on verbs, and he … Continue reading
Three three three. That is what we talked about a couple of weeks ago and I discussed here. We went to Curriculum Night the other night (Meet the Teacher). Josh (who is in grade 4) has a pretty strict teacher … Continue reading
When I was in grade 5 and 6, I had a great teacher: Mr. McGilton. He was the best teacher and everyone was excited to have him. I got to have him for 2 years because I was in a … Continue reading
Planning sets you free!! “Plan? No way. I don’t want to be uptight. I don’t want to be restrained. I don’t want to lose my spontaneity. I don’t want to be some tense person who never gets to have fun. … Continue reading
School is fast approaching (starting this Tuesday – can’t believe it!) so we are springing into action around here and getting all our stuff ready. We went school supply shopping and then sat down and organized everything. That, is certainly … Continue reading
So this year Gabe starts high school. He has had lots of transitions academically over the past few years, and has done very well. When I first met him, he was in grade 4 and not doing so hot. I … Continue reading