As educators—and most of us parents, as well—the monumental task of guiding young minds to make sense of the world around them can feel overwhelming at times. I’ve commented on multiple occasions that it seems like it was much simpler to be a teenager when I was one (let’s not talk about how long ago that was!); there were far …
Scheduling our Priorities: How not to feel Overwhelmed
The third and fourth weeks of a new school year tend to be when some students, families, and faculty/staff alike start to feel a little bit (or quite a lot, for some) overwhelmed by everything they have to do. We are all at the point where we are starting to get used to the new routine of the new year, …
The End is Near But Not Yet Here: How to Finish the School Year Strong
Springtime is like no other time of year. The warm weather and seemingly longer days beckon us outdoors and the temptation to slack off on school work may be overwhelming with the end of the school year finally in sight. If you detect a bit of this particular strain of spring fever in your student keep in mind that, for …
Dyslexie Font: Developed For Those With Dyslexia
Dyslexia Font is a print and electronic font designed to be easily read by those with dyslexia. The theory behind Dyslexie Font is that when text characters are distinctive it’s unlikely that they will be confusing to read. According to Dyslexiefont.com, “traditional fonts are designed solely from an aesthetic point of view which means they often have characteristics that make …
Tips for Parenting Children Living with ADHD
A recent article from the NAMI Website, Parenting Children Living with ADHD: Tips for Parents, offers ways to deal with some of the challenges kids with ADHD have from experiencing difficulty with peer relationships to not listening or following through with instructions. A summary of the article’s recommendations for supporting children living with ADHD follows. Maintain a positive attitude. …
Back To School Homework Plan
Taking a proactive approach to student success is what Greenwood School is all about. We want to help you, as parents, to give your student every opportunity to succeed in school. As we begin this new school year keep in mind that research shows that students who have help at home do better academically. One thing that you can do …
Study Tips for Exams
Greenwood School exams begin on Monday May 16 and run through Tuesday May 24. Below are some tips to help you to do your best and ace that test. Remember that doing a good job on exams will ensure a successful conclusion to the 2015-2016 school year. What You Need To Know Find out whatever you can about …
The End is Near But Not Yet Here: How to Finish the School Year Strong
Springtime is like no other time of year. The warm weather and seemingly longer days beckon us outdoors and the temptation to slack off on school work may be overwhelming with the end of the school year finally in sight. If you detect a bit of this particular strain of spring fever in your student keep in mind that, …
Chores Can Teach Common Virtues to Children
We all know that assigning chores to children is a smart and effective way to instill virtuous behavior. Virtues such as consideration, sacrifice, and humility come to mind. In fact, there are numerous virtues to be learned by being responsible for chores. For example, children learn that they are part of something bigger than themselves, that they have important contributions …
Back to School Homework Plan
Taking a proactive approach to student success is what Greenwood School is all about. We want to help you, as parents, to give your student every opportunity to succeed in school. As we get settled into the new school year keep in mind that research shows that students who have support at home do better academically. One thing that you …
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