Teacher Talk: Kindergarten Starting Age Can Affect Entire Life
Teaachers discuss kindergarten age, school district assignments and transitional kindergarten.
Early Education
A Parent Primer for Kindergarten
All that parents really need to know about the start of kindergarten.
Teacher Talk
Teachers discuss paying for grades, skipping kindergarten and raising funds for school.
Choosing Early Care and Education Programs
Become an educated consumer before you make one of the first and most important decisions on behalf of your child.
Teacher Talk: How to Resolve Freezing Up on Tests
Freezing up on tests, video game addiction and putting your child on the path to A's and B's.
Teacher Talk: Disorganization Can Work for a Child
Teachers discuss getting organized, testing gifted children and adjusting to a new school.
School Lottery Logistics
How to apply to the schools on your wish list.
Kindergarten Readiness Programs
Get set with pre-kindergarten programs.
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First Day of Preschool: 5 Tips for Avoiding Tears and Tantrums
Tips on how to survive the first day of preschool.
Homeschooling Multiple Ages
Advice from parents who homeschool on how to teach multiple kids.
Back to School... With Less
Parents can help minimize the impact of budget cuts on students.
Teacher Talk: Summer Social Studies Activities
Make learning fun this summer with these social studies activities.
Summer Books for Kids
Great books, all published within the last year, ideal for summer trips, camp and hot afternoons spent inside.
Does My Preschooler Need Help?
Getting free services for your child.
Artful Reads
Creative books to inspire kids to draw, paint and write.
Perfect Preschool Picture Books
Five great books to keep little imaginations churning.
Adventures in Learning
Discovery Place KIDS teaches children through play.
Teacher Talk
Understanding standardized test scores, plus a handy tip to do math word problems.
Onomatopoeias Make Learning to Read Fun
V'room ... how using words that imitate sounds helps kids learn to read.
Block Play for Preschoolers
Bring out the blocks and practice these activities to help foster pre-math skills with preschoolers.
Navigating an Open House
Attending an open house is a great way to learn more about a school, see its campus, and talk to parents, teachers and students.
Preschool Primer
How to introduce math and science concepts to wee ones.
Home Day Care or Licensed Preschool?
There are advantages to both. Do your homework before deciding which fits your family best.
Poor Adjustment to Kindergarten
Expert advice on how to make a smooth transition to kindergarten. Plus how much sleep do kids need?
