The Parent’s Guide to Public School

Boredom Busters Part 1: How electronics affect boredom tolerance.

Being bored is a normal part of public school. Is this good or bad? Elizabeth Solis and I discuss the pros and cons of letting your child use electronic devices to deal with boredom. Every family is different, but if your family would like to reduce their reliance on screens this episode explains how you can do it.

Shapes & Art Shame: Teaching your child basic shapes.

Learning shapes is an important skill to help your child be ready for math in kindergarten. But it can also prepare them for art assignments that require them to draw simple objects. Lets talk about fun ways to help your kids name shapes and use them to make art.

Crayons and Cars: Helping your child to learn their colors.

Colors are complicated because there are so many different shades and variations. Learn what to expect when you start teaching your child colors. This episode talks about games and activities that can help you get started.

Phonics Phun: Teaching basic letter sounds

When you start to teach your child the sounds that letters make, you need to start simple. Learn which sounds to start off with and get some ideas for games to play to practice these basic phonics concepts.

Dyslexia Bonus Chat Part 2: What do you do if your childis diagnosed with dyslexia?

I speak with Aubrey Merrick about what options are available for treating dyslexia once you have a diagnosis.

Dyslexia Bonus Chat Part 1:Aubrey Merrick talks with me about getting a diagnosis

Does your child seem to be struggling with reading?  Does story time end in tears and frustration? This episode, Dyslexia Bonus Chat Part 1 talks about how to find out what the problem could be.

Singing & Spying the Alphabet: Teaching Letters Before Kindergarten

Your child will do much better in American public schools if they already know the alphabet before they go to kindergarten. In this episode I discuss ways to teach your young children their letters so that they will be ready to learn to read when they go to school.

Bedtime & Books: The benefits of reading to your child before bed.

Sharing bedtime stories with your kid can help develop background knowledge. It has both psychological and academic benefits. Learn how to make bedtime stories easier and more enjoyable for you and your little one.

Vending Machines and Venting: Step four of learning numbers and a surprise.

Which things should you teach your child before kindergarten and which things should you leave for the school to work on? Learn about writing numbers, fine motor skills, and number sense.

Calendars & Card Games: Learning Numbers Step 3

Now that your child knows how to say numbers in order and understands what they mean, it is time to teach them to read the numbers that they see around them. In this episode, learn about habits and games that will help your kid be a step ahead of the game when they go to kindergarten.