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Best and Worst Times for a Surprise Classroom Visit

by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 4, 2019 | Attention, Back to School, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Events, Extraordinary Parent, School Search, Self esteem, teacher appreciation day, Test Strategies

As a parent, you want to know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. You may want to see how well they work independently, how they participate in group lessons, or how they socialize. What better way to do this than to arrange a surprise visit? Unlike a...

Easy Strategies for Parents to Engage their Child During a Teachers Strike

by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 18, 2019 | Afterschool ideas, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, elementary education, Parent Improvement, Parent tips, teacher appreciation day, tutoring

There is no reason that the education of your child has to stop just because there is a teacher’s strike. Enrichment can occur from homeschooling tutoring – all that you need is the material from a teaching professional to guide you. The 7 Day Parent’s Guide to...

NWEA: How to help your child raise their scores

by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 15, 2019 | elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, MAP skills, NWEA MAP test, Report card, teacher appreciation day

NWEA and COVID Learning Loss: How to help your child raise their scores The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) recently partnered with the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University to analyze fall 2020 MAP testing data. They looked...

How to Know When Your Child Has a Super Teacher

by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 6, 2019 | elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Report card, teacher appreciation day

Elementary school is a transformative time for students. As your child progresses through the grades, they will encounter a wide range of teachers who vary in style, experience, and expertise. Some of these teachers will be truly exceptional, making a lifelong impact...