Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Primary School written by Katy Byrne and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-written, compelling, meticulously researched resource for parents everywhere. A wonderfully comprehensive guide for parents providing advice on every aspect of their child's education; from choosing a suitable school, to communicating with teachers, through to dealing with the trauma of homework. Practical and accessible, this book really does tell parents everything they need to know to help their children succeed at school.
Download or read book A Parents Guide To Primary School written by Elizabeth Grahamslaw and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education is an obsession for parents and children alike and parents will worry about anything to do with their children's schooling, from which school to choose and when their child should start to what they need to learn and how they'll cope in the playground. Schools are crying out for parents to become more involved in their children's education. A Parents' Guide to Primary School contains indispensable advice on: - Pre-school and choosing the right primary school - Getting ready for school and the first day - The curriculum, SATs, homework and the importance of parents' involvement in their children's learning - Discipline and bullying - Governors and the PTA - how to get involved - Parents' evenings and reports - Extracurricular activities - Special needs - Moving on - preparing for secondary school
Download or read book The Giver written by Lois Lowry and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.
Download or read book Essential Parent s Guide for the Primary School Years written by Brian Gilsenan and published by . This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ordinary Parent s Guide to Teaching Reading The Ordinary Parent s Guide written by Jessie Wise and published by Peace Hill Press. This book was released on 2004-10-17 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading—no experts need apply! Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills—and don't know how to help. Phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading—from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. This one book supplies parents with all the tools they need. Over the years of her teaching career, Jessie Wise has seen good reading instruction fall prey to trendy philosophies and political infighting. Now she has teamed with dynamic coauthor Sara Buffington to supply parents with a clear, direct phonics program—a program that gives them the know-how and confidence to take matters into their own hands.
Download or read book Parents Guide to School Selection in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties written by Nancy Ginsburg Gill and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Primary School written by Kim Thomas and published by Need2Know. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to do the best for our children and make sure that their school lives are as enjoyable and rewarding as they can be. When your child starts primary school, it can be a very scary time as you wonder whether they will make friends and cope academically. If you're feeling confused by the admissions process for primary school, bewildered by the contents of the National Curriculum and baffled by the demands of SATs tests, then don't panic - this book is here to help. Primary School: A Parent's Guide takes you through the process of choosing and applying for a primary school, and tells you what you can expect once your child starts school - from nursery right through to Year 6. As well as demystifying the educational jargon, the book explains, in clear English, what your child will be doing at school, what you can do to support them, and how you can help them make the most of their time at primary school.
Download or read book Primary School and Your Child written by Barry Dwyer and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 2017 Parents Guide To Primary Schools written by Liz Free and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensuring a happy, safe and enriching education that meets your child's needs is one of the greatest challenges parents face today. With increased schooling options available and increasing variation in what schools offer and how they operate, there is a labyrinth of information and education jargon that parents need to navigate. 'The 2017 Parents' Guide to Primary Schools' aims to demystify primary education in the UK through providing accurate up-to-date information and friendly expert advice from Liz Free, a parent and internationally renowned teacher, head teacher and education leader. From choosing a school to understanding how you can best support your child to ensure they have a happy and fulfilling beginning to their school life, this book will be an invaluable resource for parents as they embark on their journey through the complex but joyous world of the primary years.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Primary School written by Harvey McGavin and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderfully comprehensive guide for parents providing advice on every aspect of their child's education; from choosing a suitable school, to communicating with teachers, through to dealing with the trauma of homework. Practical and accessible, this book really does tell parents everything they need to know to help their children succeed at school.
Download or read book The Parent s Guide to Down Syndrome written by Jen Jacob and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your child succeed and thrive! As a parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, you may be feeling unsure of what to do next or where your child's journey will take you. In this book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with Ds with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones; nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. You'll also find valuable information on: Sharing the news with loved ones Transitioning into primary school Developing your child's social skills Discussing future opportunities, including employment and housing options With The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome, you will have the tools you need to raise a happy, healthy, and thriving child.
Download or read book The 2018 Parents Guide to Primary Schools written by Liz Free and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensuring a happy, safe and enriching education that meets your child's needs is one of the greatest challenges parents face today. There is a labyrinth of information and education jargon that parents need to navigate. From the education bestselling author Liz Free, 'The 2018 Parents' Guide to Primary Schools' aims to demystify primary education in the UK. Drawing on Liz's extensive experience as a parent and internationally renowned teacher, head teacher and education leader, this guide provides accurate up-to-date information and friendly expert advice. From choosing a school to understanding how you can best support your child to ensure they have a happy and fulfilling beginning to their school life, this book will be an invaluable resource for parents as they embark on their journey through the complex but joyous world of the primary years.
Download or read book The Essential Parents Guide to Primary Maths written by Eden Gan and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Examinations written by Francis Harold Pedley and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Settling Your Child in School written by Michelle Wallis and published by Crown House Pub Limited. This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to helping a child bridge the gap between pre-school and school. Parents will learn what schools expect of children so their children can enjoy their first school experience.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Mandarin Immersion written by Elizabeth Weise and published by Chenery Street Books. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a preschool parent looking towards elementary school or a long-time Mandarin immersion family, this book will help explain how Mandarin immersion programs work and what you can expect from them. A Mandarin immersion parent herself, Elizabeth Weise gives families the background they need to make the most of the tremendous educational opportunity immersion represents. What the experts are saying: "Weise combines journalistic writing talents with a longstanding interest in Chinese language learning to offer current and prospective parents an engaging and informative guide to Mandarin immersion education in the U.S. This handbook serves as an excellent resource- chock full of news and information about how to get the most from your child's Mandarin immersion experience." Dr. Tara W. Fortune, Director, Immersion Projects, Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota "If you'd like to understand the dynamics of Chinese immersion education, look no further. Beth Weise is a prescient and astute guide through this often confusing and misunderstood world. Her book is required reading for parents, administrators, and practitioners-a major contribution to the field." Chris Livaccari, Chinese Program Director, International School of the Peninsula, Palo Alto, California "This book addresses issues of concern not only to parents but anyone involved in Chinese language education. It provides amazingly complete information and statistics about Chinese immersion programs. Painfully honest, it tells us about school and school district politics surrounding the implementation of these programs. Weise's insights make it a must-have guidebook for anyone interested in Chinese immersion." Dr. Christy Lao, Professor of Education and expert on second language acquisition at San Francisco State University, California Chapters include: A history of language immersion How Mandarin immersion works Immersion and your child's academic career Being bilingual is better Do they learn English? How much Chinese will they learn? Why schools choose Mandarin immersion Tips from parents Parent, student and school profiles
Download or read book Good Night Mr Tom written by Michelle Magorian and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1986-11-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London is poised on the brink of World War 11. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. He learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection in which harsh words and daily beatings have no place. Then a telegram comes. Willie must return to his mother in London. When weeks pass by with no word from Willie, Mr. Tom sets out for London to look for the young boy he has come to love as a son.
