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Nancy Thorup
Oct 6, 20191 min read
Amazing Books To Help Your Child Read!
Image credit: www.Understood.org We have proven that kids have different phases in achieving a milestone in their lives, such as reading....
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 4, 20193 min read
Slow Processing Speed And Homework
Homework can be demanding, and many teachers require students to do assignments that are multi-faceted and require several steps. If a...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 2, 20193 min read
Strategies to Navigate Bullying
In today’s world bullying is very real and the negative effects of exclusion are devastating for tweens and teens. For a parent there is...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 30, 20191 min read
What Teachers Want You To Know About Parent/Teacher Conferences
Image credit: www.Understood.org Have you ever wondered what your child’s teacher would tell you if they were allowed to speak freely?...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 30, 20191 min read
Is It Math Anxiety?
Image credit: www.Understood.org Could it be math anxiety? One worried parent writes in on Understood.org and Dr. Daniel Ansari weighs in...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 28, 20198 min read
A Message From The Principal About Parent-Teacher Conferences And Performance Based Grading (PBG)
Parents, You may want to read this great email from the Olympus Jr. High principal about Proficiency Based Grading. It’s well worth your...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 27, 20191 min read
Parent/Teacher Conference Tips
Image credit: www.Understood.org Parent/Teacher conferences are a terrific way to gauge how your child is doing in school. This time with...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 26, 20191 min read
Homework Anxiety: How You Can Help
Image credit: www.Understood.org Homework anxiety can cripple a child’s productivity and increase overall anxiety. Our friends at...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 22, 20191 min read
Discovering Why Your Child Gets Frustrated: Free Download
Image credit: www.Understood.org Understanding your child is a key part in helping them grow and achieve new skills. One of the many ways...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 18, 20191 min read
Tips For ADHD and Managing Screen Time
Image credit: www.Understood.org When kids have ADHD, managing screen time can be an uphill battle. Our friends at Understood.org have...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Reading Slowly Doesn’t Mean Kids Aren’t Smart
Image credit: www.Understood.org Everyone has their own learning curve and phases. Allow children the time they need to process, feel...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 14, 20191 min read
Older Kids Can Build Motor Skills Too!
Image credit: www.Understood.org Fine and gross motor skills are something you may think of only being geared for a small child. However,...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 10, 20191 min read
Key Points Of Multiple Player Online Video Games and Social Skill Challenges Children
Image credit: www.Understood.org Kids can utilize online video gaming as a key way to interact and create friendship circles otherwise...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 8, 20194 min read
Test Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety affects students in and out of the classroom and it’s more than just “day to day worries.” Children who experience anxiety aren’t...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 6, 20194 min read
Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Educational Deficits
In many situations a learning challenge is not immediately observable because there’s no outward signs; many students with deficits are...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 2, 20191 min read
Classroom Accommodations to Reduce Test Anxiety
Teachers and parents see an increase in anxiety for many students when they’re required to take exams. Test anxiety can inhibit memory...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 31, 20191 min read
How To Avoid The After-School Meltdown
Image credit:www.Understood.org School can be physically and mentally draining for lots of kids, and most don’t have the coping skills to...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 29, 20191 min read
Is Your Child Oversharing on Social Media?
Your child may have access to Facebook, SnapChat, Instagram or other options you may not have heard of. Monitoring your child’s social...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 28, 20191 min read
Stomachaches Chronicles: Is My Child Suffering From Stress?
Image credits: www.Understood.org Kids get tired and stressed too. Many parents may notice a stomachache pattern among their kids when...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 28, 20193 min read
Proficiency Based Grading (PBG) Updates
Many districts across Utah are working towards Proficiency Based Grading. Currently all elementary schools in Granite School District...
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