Educational Concepts – Carol Wood

We have all heard about the 3 “R”s in academics of reading, writing, and arithmetic, but in reality, there is a fourth “R”, which is responsibility. 

If you are a parent of a school-aged student, you are likely wondering if your children are being negatively affected by the use of so many technological devices. 

Is there a correlation between physical exertion and academic success? Many educators speculate that by limiting the number of exercise breaks for students during the school day, we hamper their potential in the classroom.

Have you ever said something to a fellow student at school or classroom teacher and right after you said it, you cringed or the other person became angry or flustered?

It is not unusual for a young child to use his or her fingers when calculating a math problem.  This is a tactile method of learning. 

It’s a New Year and a new semester, so what can you do as a parent to help your children experience greater academic success different in 2016 from 2015?  Following are three important principles which you can apply in your home, thus in your children’s lives.  

In my work with young people in their academics, often I find them lacking confidence, motivation, and hope.  They also sometimes have no clear vision as to what their life is to be all about. 

As a student have you ever wonder what your IQ score is or wished it were higher? 

MAKE EDUCATION A PRIORITY IN YOUR HOME

It is important for a child’s success academically that his/her parents insist that academics come before any other extracurricular activities.