by Nina Parrish | Jan 19, 2021 | Children, COVID-19, Education, Elementary School, English, Homeschool, Parenting, Reading
Since the structure of school has changed due to COVID-19, many parents are spending a lot more time teaching reading to our young students and struggling readers. A question that has come up over and over again is, “What do I do if my child doesn’t know a sound when...
by Nina Parrish | Jun 11, 2020 | Children, Community, COVID-19, Education, Fredericksburg, Homeschool, Parenting, School, Stay At Home
Many parents have been wondering what school will look like in the fall. Yesterday Governor Northam released a three phase plan for reopening schools with Phase I effective immediately. Here is the detailed plan: Phase I During phase one remote online learning...
by Nina Parrish | Jun 3, 2020 | Children, Education, Elementary School, English, Homeschool, Parenting, Reading, Stay At Home, Summer Activities
Often students read fluently but do not fully understand what they are reading. As children enter upper elementary, the focus shifts from decoding and trying to figure out words to attempting to understand the meaning of text. Most students need strategies throughout...
by Nina Parrish | May 28, 2020 | Children, Education, Family, Homeschool, Online Tutoring, Parenting, Students, Summer Activities
By now, we are all well aware of the “summer slide”. Research has consistently shown that kids lose more than 2 months of instruction over the summer if they do not practice learned skills. This learning loss is greater in math and happens to a larger extent in the...
by Nina Parrish | May 27, 2020 | Education, Family, Homeschool, Learning Disabilities, Organization, Parenting, Students, Study Skills
Oftentimes we have a task to complete but run into difficulty getting it done. This is frequently due to distractions. Either we become sidetracked or overwhelmed and don’t begin or we get off task once we have started working. Here is a five step process to help stay...
by Nina Parrish | May 20, 2020 | Education, Family, Homeschool, Organization, Parenting, Students, Study Skills
Adapting to the new reality of at-home education and work can be difficult for the whole family. Children may have an especially difficult time adjusting to new changes. If your child has trouble following a regular schedule or has meltdowns when asked to switch from...