Get on the Bus! Tools for School
| Mary Ann Smialek |
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"Written in the words spoken as a mother and educator, Dr. Mary Ann Smialek captures the very essence of our thoughts and feelings for our children. Get On the Bus! Tools for School accelerates the journey that highlights the challenges and successes that parents and children face as they begin the trip on the path of learning. This book puts parents behind the wheel and in the driver's seat to assure that their children have a well-rounded education as they travel the bends, curves, and bumps on the roads that lead to school success and achievement throughout future years."—Donna M. Vlassich, project director of Public Engagement
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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
About the Author
Mary Ann Smialek is the president of Quest Solutions Consulting and an experienced educator specializing in diagnostic/prescriptive teaching techniques. She is also a leading speaker and author on home-school partnerships.
