The i-Ready scores, used to assess elementary students' reading and math performance, can confuse parents. Scores, on a 100–800 scale, reflect current performance and expected growth. Consistent below-grade-level scores may require intervention or an IEP. Parents should actively engage in their child's education based on these scores to ensure academic success.
With rising concerns over literacy and math proficiency in public schools, many Wisconsin families are turning to homeschooling as an alternative. Lyn, a retired homeschool mom, shares insights on the benefits, challenges, and resources for homeschooling, emphasizing the potential for stronger family bonds and tailored education, along with ample social opportunities.
Family dinners are one of the most important routines when it comes to raising children but can be difficult to implement on a regular basis. Planning ahead and having a few go-to meals can help when fall gets busy. This blog contains a few favorite dinners to get you started.
In this blog post, we share insights gained from life experiences, emphasizing the importance of relationships over material pursuits, the unique perspectives of men and women, and the challenges of parenting. We encourage kindness, personal growth through adversity, and a focus on God, urging younger generations to seek wisdom beyond social media.
Social media influencers are a strong presence in society. Many of these voices, while rich and famous, live tragic and destructive lives. Instead of encouraging our children to emulate these types of influencers, we should teach our kids, by example, to be a positive influence to those around them.
After a local teacher's social media post made national headlines, it is time to take closer look at how social studies curriculum has changed over the years. Today, the focus is almost entirely social justice causes while also vilifying the United States. It is our job, as parents, to get the activism out of the curriculum and get back to the basics.
Society is always changing, and right now our culture normalizes simply not responding to people. Whether it's a phone call, text message, email, or even an in person meeting, people will break off relationships without having the difficult conversation. We need to teach our children how to interact with others in a respectful way, even if it's more challenging.
Modern education relies heavily on technology. Many classrooms have abandoned traditional instruction and methodologies that have proven successful in the past. Our students today are less educated and ill-prepared for the future as a result.
Raising children is a challenging journey for parents, requiring constant decision-making influenced by motivations that may stem from fear, past experiences, or convenience. To foster healthier parenting, it's essential to reassess these motivations. Transitioning from fear-driven choices to empowering and fulfilling ones can help children develop independence and resilience.
Social media plays a huge role in society. It is impacting children and teens in many different ways. What are the positive and negative consequences of scrolling on these sites every day?
