By Brenda, on June 16th, 2009%
I’ve got a couple of really crazy ideas for you and your kids: karoke and closed captions.
I recently read about a new study that shows that singing while reading is an effective way to help both halves of your brain work together.
Most people have one half of their brain that is more dominant than the other.
Right . . . → Read More: Singing for the Brain
By Brenda, on June 15th, 2009%
Kindall Nelson, a reporter for the Chicago Special Education Examiner, has put together a list she calls Summer Reading for Parents of Special Needs Students.
One of my favorites, The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal by Jonathan Mooney, is on the list. Also included are some great handbooks for both parents and teachers.
The Wrightslaw books . . . → Read More: Summer Reading
By Brenda, on June 11th, 2009%
All kids and most parents look forward to summer vacation. When my kids were in school, I looked forward to it as much as they did. It was a chance to take a break and get away from the stress that school could cause for all of us.
But with all the free time that summertime brings, . . . → Read More: Summertime Blues