Finish Your Child’s School Year Strong
If you’ve noticed a decline in engagement as summer approaches and the school year winds to a close, you’re not alone. Staying focused whether the weather is nice and a break is just around the corner is a common challenge for students and often even more challenging for parents. Steps
Helping your Kids Transition back to School after the Holidays
Holidays with your kids can create some of the best memories. It is the break from school they get where their growing brain gets to think about nothing but crafts, playing outside and eating food all day long. We know how easy it is to get out of a routine
What is Your Child’s Learning Style?
Learning is not a one-size-fits-all process. Each child has a unique learning style. They process and understand information in a variety of ways. The following information discusses the general ways that most children learn and various aspects of each learning style. Visual Learners Visual learners process information through reading and
7 Things You Should Communicate to Your Child’s Teacher
Students are most successful in school when their parents and teachers collaborate on their education. You may have known that this includes teaching at home and helping with reading and homework, but did you know one of the most helpful things you can do is simply communicate with your child’s
Reasons Why Your Child May Have Trouble Learning to Read
Learning to read can be a more complicated process for some children than others. If your child struggles with reading, talk to his or her teacher and express your desire and willingness to help. But while the support your child receives at home can have a huge impact on his
How to Help Your Child with ADD Improve Their Reading Skills
Reading can be a difficult activity for kids with ADHD since they often have trouble sitting still, staying focused and with other behaviors needed for reading. But it’s not impossible for your child to read, and certain steps can help. When you read with your child, you can help improve
Energizing Breaks to Increase Your Child’s Reading Skills
Building strong reading skills sets children up for success in life, and at Read Smart we love seeing your kids succeed. One step you can take to help your children grow their reading skills is to provide energizing breaks during their reading time using these simple guidelines. What are Energizing
Set Your Kids Up For Reading Success
Reading sounds so basic, but its value to the education process cannot be overstated. Here are a few things parents can do to give their kids a good reading foundation: BE A READER Let your children see you reading a variety of materials. When your children see you reading, they
Smart Fun for Kids: Educational Activities that Don’t Seem like Learning!
We all hope our children’s schools are providing a quality education, but parents know it’s not enough for kids to stop learning when they get off the bus. Still, it can be tough to convince them to do anything but play once school is out. Luckily, there’s no shortage of
Brain Food Your Kids Need for Reading
Brain food is not a myth, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetable, nuts and seafood will help your child to read smart and read well. While certain foods fuel the body for peak performance in athletic competitions, others fuel the brain to increase a child’s reading and learning capabilities
