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Download full textShermis, Michael, Ed. – 2001
This book focuses on how to make math friendly for parents and children. The book has a companion audiotape with ideas and guidelines for the interested parent. The book's introduction also suggests some ways for parents to guide their children's reading. Part 1 of the book consists of three "Read-along Stories": "Turkey…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Home Study, Mathematics, Mathematics Skills
Rillero, Peter – 1994
Science is everywhere and should be learned inside as well as outside of the science classroom. This document provides a list of science resources to help parents bring the scientist out in their child. The article includes information on the following topics: (1) Sources of Science Activities; (2) Reading, Television, and Video Resources in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Change, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Thogmartin, Mark B. – 1996
This guide shows parents how to help their children develop into skilled and motivated readers. The guide contains sections on (1) how to prepare a child for reading success, long before lessons begin; (2) how to use children's literature to promote learning and enjoyment; (3) why combining book experiences and phonics is better than either…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Childrens Literature, Childrens Writing
Thogmartin, Mark B. – 1997
This guide shows parents how to combine story reading, phonics, and writing to help their children develop into skilled and motivated readers. The guide discusses how to prepare children for reading success; how to use children's literature to promote learning and enjoyment; why combining book experiences and phonics is better than using either…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Childrens Writing, Early Childhood Education
Thogmartin, Mark B. – 2000
This guide shows parents how to combine story reading, phonics, and writing to help their children develop into skilled and motivated readers. The guide discusses how to prepare children for reading success; how to use children's literature to promote learning and enjoyment; why combining book experiences and phonics is better than using either…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Childrens Writing, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBrawer, Florence B., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1980
Trends and innovations in science education at two-year colleges are explored in this series of 12 articles. The collection includes: (1) a discussion of alternative instructional modes by John Holleman; (2) a description of the development of a remedial science and biology course for homebound students by Leonard O'Hara; (3) an examination of…
Descriptors: Biology, College Instruction, College Transfer Students, Course Content
ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, New York, NY. – 1985
Key research in the literature on the relationship between parent participation and achievement is discussed, participation being defined in terms of activities both within and outside of the school. The research resists generalization because of the range of potential parent activities and the uncertainty about what they convey, but yields the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Involvement, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
