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Tags >> Connie McCarthy  Join our bloggers as they share their experiences on the challenges and joys of helping children succeed in school.
Did you know that simple household items could be the "keys" to help your child "unlock" math skills?
If you have a pair of dice, paper muffin cups, and pennies or paper clips at your house, you can practice number skill... Read more
“School is more demanding for my kids than it was when I went to school.” How many times have you said this or heard this said?
Kids need to be at their best in order to do well and enjoy school. It seems that nev... Read more
“How can I help my child become more independent?” This was one of many great questions parents asked at our recent “Meet the Teacher” night at my school.
Here are five simple tips to help ... Read more
Parents want to give their Kindergarten or First Grade child a "jump start" for reading and math success, but are often overwhelmed on how to do it!
Experience has taught me that there are three main skills to master. This s... Read more
Establishing and maintaining simple routines can make getting ready in the morning and the entire school year run smoothly. Here are five simple tips to get your Kindergarten or First Grade child in a "ready-to-learn" routin... Read more
Teachers have first day of school "jitters" too!
Will I have enough crayons and pencils for everyone? Did I spell everyone’s name correctly? Do my students know how they are getting home...walking, taking the bus, going... Read more
Parents often ask, "How can I make homework less of a chore?"
As young children start Kindergarten or First Grade it’s the first time they have real homework. Very often the children are excited about homework because ... Read more
This past Monday night I chose to be the voice of my young students.
In front of school committee members, the superintendent, and 300 or so parents of my school community, I spoke on behalf of all East Providence elementary ... Read more
Yikes! No recess in all elementary schools in East Providence, Rhode Island? They can’t be serious!
This is the new directive teachers and parents are facing as we prepare for a new school year. As of September 8, 20... Read more
What parent hasn’t experienced a "lump in their throat" as they brought their young child to school for the first time? A new school experience can be exciting yet sometimes unsettling, for both parent and child! Than... Read more
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