Current statistics suggest that more children than ever before are struggling academically, emotionally, and behaviorally in school. In turn, schools are recognizing that the foundation of well-adjusted students lies beyond the classroom setting, in the vital principles that parents provide for their children long before they enter kindergarten.
As this need increases, today's busy parents are seeking resources to understand the educational system and to interact positively with their children and their children's teachers. They want most importantly to guide their youngsters to develop a resilient mind-set and help them adapt to the challenges they face in school and later on in their lives.
Get on the Bus! is focused on assisting parents on how to help their children with what they need to know and do at each developmental level throughout the elementary school years. Strategies, tips, and techniques in each of the chapter Bus Stops will serve as detailed maps for parents to ensure their children a smooth school journey ahead.
The topics covered in this resource include:
-How Children Develop and Learn
-Developmental Stages: Characteristics and Strategies
-The Homework Myth
-Avoid the "Homework Blues"
-Manage Time and Win!
-Motivation Essentials
-Self-Esteem Boosts
-Help Children Learn From Mistakes and Failures
-"Study Smarts" Game Plan
-Back to Learning Basics
-Rescue Your Stressed Out Kids Staying Safe Online
-The Internet as a Resource Tool