Helene Goldnadel

Everybody wants their child to read well. The question is how can you help, right? Well, if you understand a few basic concepts, you'll be able to evaluate your child's reading skills and support their literacy goals just like a pro! When checking to see how a child is reading, a good teacher looks at several key items that can tell some pretty important information of where that child is at with their reading development. Remember, to properly manage and instruct, we have to be able to measure progress. Evaluations help us with that. First, before we begin, let's take a look at the prize. Our goal is ultimately about the Big F.... That's right, fluency. This is the grand prize. To achieve fluency, a lot of little steps have to occur and a lot of little parts need to work together. Fluency? What does fluency really mean and how can we break it down for us enough to help our own child? Some might tend to think that fluency is about how fast somebody can read - how some...

There are many factors that add up to our child's education and how it is delivered. School is not the only place for learning and ensuring that the home environment is a comfortable and stimulating area of learning is vital. As parents there are many things that we can do with our children from a very young age to ensure they have the best education and that it is delivered the way it should be. We have put together just a few ideas that will help make sure that your child receives the education that they deserve. Whether they are a budding Little Harvard student, interested in the creative arts or of a mathematical nature there are plenty of things that you can do to help. Take a look on some of points discussed by Helene Goldnadel below: Be Interested Show interest in your child's schoolwork and it will pay off. Do not limit the amount of time that you are able to dedicate to your child's work and extend your support to his/ her teacher too. Keep in contact wi...

There can be no escaping the fact that it can be quite a tricky task teaching a child who exhibits ADHD symptoms, who thus carries all of the 'baggage' that the associated ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) condition usually brings. These problems are often seen to be at their worst when it comes to finding a school that is appropriate for any child who endures such ADHD symptoms. Some schools are aware of this, and also of the problems that children affected by ADHD (and the other associated forms of Attention deficit disorder - ADD) may suffer. These more enlightened schools have often recognized the problem already, having already taken significant steps to address the issue. But there are still many schools that lag behind in their arrangements and often these schools are not in a position to answer the individual needs of a child exhibiting ADHD symptoms and characteristics. Unfortunately, the often negative influence of a child who is affected by ADHD can o...

All moms and dads need to know the different levels that their little one will experience while he or she evolves and develops. You will surely come across a number of road blocks and conflicts, and as with all things, it is usually advisable to generally be prepared. As a mother or father, you must be aware of any and all child behavior issues, regardless of how old your little one is. You need to cultivate your son or daughter in the proper manner and see if there is actually any change in his or her general mindset or temperament. If you happen to recognize a problem in its early stages, you may tackle it accordingly and your young child can start having the appropriate behavior modification. This will definitely aid your boy or girl in boosting her / his odds of living daily life the way any other ordinary youngster would. The important thing is to observe your young child and spot anything distinct. If you do recognize something, you must contact the kid's doctor and talk abo...