This has been another semi-slow week in education at Families.com. My family and I enjoyed a few days in Destin, Florida. While it left me a little behind here, it was nice to have a break.
Heather’s new addition seems to be a hit! Keep checking daily for new and exciting educational news. Below, you’ll find a recap of this week’s articles.
Tuesday, September 11
Substitute Teacher’s Corner: On Your Feet
Heather discusses the reality of being a substitute. Many people feel that a substitute teacher is nothing more than a babysitter. However, substitutes do much more.
Wednesday, September 12
Don’t Be Shocked About Grades- Stay Informed
In this article, I discuss how there is no excuse for parents not to be informed about their child’s grades. Parents should make it a point to stay informed and teachers should ensure that parents are aware.
Friday, September 14
Reading Fluency
In this article I discussed the importance of teaching children to read fluently. Teachers use various methods to teach reading fluency to children. Check this article out for more information.
Phonemic Awareness
Many parents are not familiar with phonics. However, phonemic awareness is a component in almost every textbook or educational program. This article discusses phonemic awareness and its importance.