Math 101

Today's math classes focus on more than addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students today are called on to think logically and systematically, to recognize patterns, and to interpret data. Parents can help students develop and reinforce these skills. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals can help.

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School Anxiety

Every child has days when he or she does not want to go to school. Children suffering school anxiety, however, feel they can't go to school.

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Bad Behavior

Disrespectful, disruptive behavior that begins as early as kindergarten has become a serious problem in many classrooms across the country. Children learn what is acceptable and what is not from parents. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals can help.

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Helping Children Cope With Loss

Grief is a normal human reaction to loss. It is an emotion everyone experiences, even young children. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals are designed to help during these tough times.

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Test Preparation

Standardized tests are a fact of life for American students. Here is some important information, brought to you by the National Association of Elementary Principals, that will help everyone as test time approaches.

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History 101

School are working harder than ever to educate students about American history. Families can be even more influential, because they have so many opportunities to link what is happening now with what happened in the past. This article from the National Association of Elementary School Principals explains.

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Verbal Abuse

There is an old adage that "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." In reality, name calling and other verbal abuse can be very hurtful. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals can help.

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Lying

Virtually every child experiments with lying. For parents, the trick is to make sure they don't turn into little Pinocchios. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals can help.

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Cheating

Studies have found that most children have cheated, or thought about cheating, on schoolwork. Parents and schools must work together in this area. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals can help.

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The Art of Giving

Schools across the country are getting children as young as kindergarten involved in service learning. Teaching the art of giving, however, begins at home. These tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals can help.

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Sensitivity to Differences

Being different from other classmates is tough. Parents can do a lot to help make sure that their children are sensitive toward others. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides suggestions.

Reading

Reading is a fundamental skill for all learning, and elementary school is where children jump on the reading “superhighway.” In just a few short years, most children go from singing the ABC song to mastering books. To help your child become a skilled reader, try these tips from the National Association of Elementary School Principals in this Report to Parents.

Making Quality Time Out of Everyday Activities

You hear a lot about “family time,” but what does it really mean, and why is it important? This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides some tips on the essentials.

The Importance of Play

Play is an important part of a child’s development. It develops imagination and builds motor and social skills. In today’s world, often little time is left for play. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides suggestions for how to get your child playing.

Writing is a Life Skill

The three R's--reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic--have not always gotten equal attention at school, but that has changed in recent years. Children need to know how to express themselves through the written word. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides suggestions for how.

The Rewards of Reading

You know how important it is to read to your children. Children whose families read to them do better in school, yet we often do not find the time to include this key ingredient for school success into our day. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides help.

Riding the Bus

While statistics show that riding the bus is the safest way to get to school, dangerous situations could occur if children don't follow school bus safety rules and procedures. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides suggestions that will help make the bus ride safer and more enjoyable.

How to Succeed With School Personnel

No child sails through his or her entire school life without at least a few rough waters. No matter what the issue, there are some tried-and-true ways to make dealing with problems at school much smoother. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides suggestions.

Switching Schools

Enrolling in a new school can be an adventure, both for you and your child. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals gives some points to consider.

Neighborhood Safety

Personal and neighborhood safety are topics parents should freely and openly discuss with their children. This Report to Parents from the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides some tips to help parents safeguard their children’s safety.