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O'Connell, Patricia – PTA Today, 1995
Parents and teachers can help children enjoy the benefits of visiting museums. While school tours are important, family visits are invaluable. Drawing real benefits from visiting museums requires in-depth family visits. The article discusses the advantages of children's museums, examines learning within museums, and presents tips for visiting…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning

Scarnati, James T.; Platt, Robert B. – PTA Today, 1991
The article discusses strategies for parents to help their children improve math skills. It examines graphing skills and looks at three types of graphs (line graph, bar graph, and pie chart). Various simple activities illustrate what all scientists and mathematicians do when conducting experiments or developing mathematical models. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs

Swain, Sherry Seale – PTA Today, 1992
This article describes the process approach to writing instruction, examining the literature-based approach to reading and the whole-language learning approach. In whole-language classrooms, reading, writing, listening, and thinking are interwoven. The article offers ways for parents to support such approaches at home and school. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Family Involvement, Literacy

Carter, Denise – PTA Today, 1982
In an increasing number of schools, programs are being designed to instill self discipline in children. Adapted forms of reality therapy, parent effectiveness training, and teacher effectiveness training are used as preventative measures in cooperative ventures by Parent Teacher Associations and school districts. (FG)
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Curriculum Development, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education