Tag Archives: PACE

Reading Comprehension and Your Child’s Science Textbook

Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word.  Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if … Continue reading

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Reading Comprehension and Your Child's Science Textbook

Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word.  Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if … Continue reading

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What are Cognitive Strategies all About?

Cognitive functioning is managed by cognitive processes. Learning more about cognitive strategies is gaining popularity which goes back to 1956 when Bruner, Goodnow, and Austin discovered it. Everyone uses cognitive strategies on a regular basis because it’s a part of … Continue reading

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Upcoming Webinars

  Webinars, LiveStream TV and Radio Shows   Upcoming FREE WEBINARS / TELESEMINARS October 2012     Registration coming soon …   Educational Specialist/Executive Director at The Academic Success Center of Kentucky Carol Brown will unveil her latest creation .. … Continue reading

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Reading Comprehension – Get the Picture?

Comprehension Program Language Comprehension Language comprehension is the ability to associate and make sense of both written and oral language. The ability to comprehend language finds its foundation within cognitive skills.  Auditory and Visual Processing, to name a few, are … Continue reading

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4 Strengths Every Child Must Possess to Comprehend Successfully

One of the most common concerns that a parent will present to me is their child's weak comprehension skills.  When we talk together, we cover many areas of concern where each variable plays an important role in impacting their child's … Continue reading

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5 Must See Back-to-School Resources

Getting ready for back-to-school means changing your home routine to a more structured one.  Especially if relax a lot during the summer months.  We do and I dread getting the kids back on schedule for school.  My kids stay up … Continue reading

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How to Make a File Caddy

You know the legends of middle school paper, like the Math Test that Molded, the Vocabulary List that Finally Turned up in the Catbox, or the Permission Slip that Accidentally Ran Through the Washer-Dryer. Witness a middle schooler’s room in … Continue reading

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Q&A on Brain Training for Kids

  What are the major causes of Learning Disabilities? About 85 to 90 percent of learning difficulties are due to poor underlying learning skills. These skills include: Attention/Concentration: the ability to stay on task or ignore distractions. For example, continuing … Continue reading

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P3 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them

This week we discuss what to do if you do not know how to help your child with the subject matter causing stress.  For example, with math, you may be a math wiz but your child's school is teaching math … Continue reading

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