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Post in: Is it customary not to allow children to bring their textbooks at home? October 3, 2009
In our school yes. The kids do not bring the text books home in elementary ( I don't know about high shool). The budgets are tight and most of... More »
Post in: too much independence October 3, 2009
Yes, that is normal. They are not in pre-school. They need to learn to be independent. The school also does not want a bunch of adults roaming... More »
Post in: Teaching 4 yr old to Read and Write... September 3, 2009
I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Holding a pencil correctly is sometimes hard for them. Just keep it up over and over and he will get it. Don't get... More »
Post in: Why are parents paying extra to supply the public schools? August 2, 2009
I have mixed feelings about it all. I do buy for my kids and I buy extra for the class and also give at the church back to school drive etc. However,... More »
Post in: What is mathematics and how can we change the teaching of it for the better? June 2, 2009
I love math. I have always been good at it yet I am learning more every day. There are great and interesting web-sites about math and they are... More »