popular topics in transitions
TransitionsSwitching SchoolsConsider your child's opinion if he wants to transfer from a prestigious private school. ...
Social and Emotional DevelopmentSocial ProgressFind out what to do when your child is academically proficient but socially and emotionally deficient. ...- Holding Your Child BackRetention in Seventh GradeRetention is rarely the best solution in seventh grade. Learn some other solutions in this article. ...
- Social and Emotional DevelopmentMoving AheadWhen a child is ready to progress academically, she may not necessarily be as emotionally well-developed as her peers. ...
- TransitionsWhen Schools Are Shut DownWhen an elementary school closes, the transition to a new school will be difficult, but not insurmountable. ...
- Resources for Gifted EducationNo Gifted Program for Seventh-GraderWhat can you do when your school's gifted programming ends in the middle-school years? ...
Handling Life ChangesStressed About a New SchoolMoving to a new school and being the new kid almost always cause anxiety. ...- Transition to Middle SchoolIsolated in Middle SchoolAssist a child to make friends in middle school. ...
- Transition to Middle SchoolMiddle School AdjustmentRead ideas on helping a child adjust to middle school. ...
- Reading AssessmentsMiddle School Reading LevelsLearn what level a typical middle-school child should be reading at. ...
Back-To-School Anxiety12 Back-to-School Books for Kids of All AgesStarting the school year is a universally exciting and nerve-wracking time for kids (and their parents!). Whether your child is off to preschool, kindergarten, middle school, or any grade in between, find some classic and new back-to-school stori...- Transition to Middle SchoolTransition to Junior High SchoolThe move to junior high school is one of the most difficult transitions that students ever have to make. ...
- Transition to High SchoolMoving from Middle to High SchoolMoving from Middle to High SchoolBrought to you by National PTA Moving Up The move from middle to high school is one of those times when your child needs you most, but is often too embarrassed to ask for support. You may have noticed that your c...
- Transition to Middle SchoolMoving Up to Middle SchoolMoving Up to Middle SchoolBrought to you by National PTA Are They Kids or Teens? Do you remember what is was like to leave your elementary school behind? Some kids are psyched; some are scared. By being aware of the changes at school and the cha...
- Reading AssessmentsMiddle School Reading LevelsLearn what level a typical middle-school child should be reading at. ...
- TransitionsFirst-Day Rehearsal for SchoolFirst-Day Rehearsal for SchoolBrought to you with our partner, American School Counselor Association Help your child overcome any fears of the unknown by rehearsing for the big opening day of school. First, practice all of his activities for the...
- End of School YearTips for the End of SchoolTips for the End of SchoolMake a strong finish! Here are the tips and resources you need to help you and your kids survive the end of school and enjoy summer. 1. How to decide which classes your child will take next year. Gifted programs Do you...
- Transition to High SchoolEasing the Middle-School Transition for a Child with LDEasing the Middle-School Transition for a Child with LDUnderstanding the Changes How can you prepare your child with LD for the transition to middle school? The first step is to understand the changes he will be going through, and how his LD may...
