School and Learning

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Enjoy the autumn leaves with a bit of outdoor recreation. This is a classic outdoor activity for families in the fall!

Is your child struggling in the classroom and unable to stay focused? Ask his teacher to try these eight tips with your child.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

In this article, a homeschooling mom explains how she got her child to be interested in learning.

Read why this expert thinks retention is not the answer.

Read advice on how to help a left-handed child succeed in kindergarten.

Learn how to help a reluctant reader in middle school.

Our expert finds fault with a school's recommendation that a youngster repeat fifth grade for the third time.

Do colleges provide any assistance to students with LD?

Want to find out what class supplies your child's teacher has outlined for class this year? Look up your school and class to find teacher-provided back-to-school shopping lists. This tool makes it easy to ensure your kids will have all of the class supplies they need to start the year right. You can print your list or easily link to the items at popular retailers.

It's best to follow your child's lead in terms of learning to read and spell.

Take a quiz to see if you know what your child will be learning in her classroom.

Head off academic problems before they throw your child off course. Plus, get learning activities, games, and downloads.

Far too many kids go straight to college because their families expect it of them.

Learn about the options for students with LD after high school graduation.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This article discusses the various requirements of homeschooling--including cost.

Find help with choosing a preschool.

Discover ideas to help a fifth-grader with spelling.

Learn strategies to foster basic skills in a ten-year-old.