Whilst a few public schools in America had uniforms in the 1980’s it wasn’t until 1994 when Long Beach in California adopted a rule that all pupils in elementary and middle school would be required to wear school uniforms . Statistics show that a higher percentage of city public schools than suburban public schools require […]
Bullying is a very real problem in many schools in America .Statistics indicate that approximately 2.3 million students are victims of bullying each year. This results in over 160 000 teenagers missing school every day because of bullying .When questioned 90% of students between 4th and 8th grade report that they have been victims of […]
When a teacher sets homework it is usually to help children remember and understand what they learned at school that day.When children first start school many parents fear the though of their children bringing home homework. However if you work closely with your child it will help them set up study /homework habits that will […]
When a majority of parents were young they had a lot less restriction placed on where they went and how they played, however nowadays with safety being paramount and computers being a common plaything, children are experiencing less and less time outdoors. Unfortunately, this is something they badly need for their own self-development. But with […]
More and more parents are realizing that education begins even before their children start school and can be reinforced by certain activities you carry out at home. Most of the activities don’t need any more tools than you already have lying around your home and you could help to develop their creative skills through play. […]
Home schooling is not always easy on the parent and the child .Statistics show that it is estimated that a total of just over one and half million children were home schooled during 2015 with this figure growing by an estimated 2.71 % each year.( a2z Home schooling.com). Parents in particular that take on the […]
Every class has those children who will habitually disrupt a classroom .There are many types of challenging behavior .It is important that teachers are able to identify and learn to deal with this challenging behavior. What is Challenging Behavior It is really any form of behavior that causes concern to the teacher.The most common examples […]
More and more parents seem to be deciding that homeschooling is the answer to all their problems. This is for both the child and the parent .Whilst home schooling can be a rewarding experience it is not as easy as parents think. In fact there are many disadvantages to home schooling . Teacher is trained […]
Figures from the U.S.Census Bureau state that nearly 36 million people move every year in the U.S. .As a result of this many children obviously have to transfer schools. Most families try to arrange moving during the summer break but sometimes it is not possible to wait and a family with children must move in […]
For many children the word exam or test is a very stressful word. Many children suffer from exam fear .As soon as exam dates get closer their anxiety increases. There are various steps that a parent can take to try and reduce exam fear. Defining Exam Fear This is best described as an anxiety that […]