by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Heather's Blog
Some Easy Ways to Sneak in vegetables are: 1. A breakfast shake with fruit, yogurt, milk, and CARROTS (use a jar of Carrot baby food to make it easier) 2. Instead of buying applesause find apple/carrot mixes or other fruit vegatables mixes in the babyfood isle. 3. 1/2...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Heather's Blog
Babysitter 101 Getting a new babysitter is scary experience. I know that I always have a knot in my stomach the first night when we leave our kids with a new babysitter. My Criteria for a Babysitter: Affordable If she is younger than 18, it’s nice if she lives...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Child Motivation & Development
I have 2 boys. Each boy has a chart with his name on it. The chart is divided in half. One half is Star Stickers/Behavior and the other half is Reading Rewards. Star Stickers: If they have a smooth morning (get ready for school quickly, eat their breakfast, and put on...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Heather's Blog
Sure. Here are some of my preschool or school lunch ideas: I always pack a fruit or veggie+protein+main dish Fruit: like strawberries/blackberries/sliced grapes or even apple sauce Veggie: Carrots/salad/cucumbers/broccoli/corn Ideas for Protein: nuggets/Fish...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
One of my sons also has ADHD (hyperactivity and attention combined). I know how hard it is to get him to sit still. With this son it takes extra patience and more reminders than my other son. From my experiences with my son some things I learned are: 1. Keep my...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Child Motivation & Development
1. Find the right time for your child to Read/Learn. I Read in the evening but not right before bed. I read to my son after dinner time, after shower time, but about an hour before his bedtime. 2. Make a Reading/Learning Routine. Our Reading Routine is: dinner,...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Child Motivation & Development, Teaching Tips
Hi, My advice for you would be to come up with a Reading Reward system for you and your child. For example, if your child is putting in full effort he/she will get 3 points, medium effort 2 points, having a hard time concentrating 1 point per page. Each point can be...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Reading Fundamentals
Fluency is the speed and accuracy of your child’s reading. It means how fast your child can read without making mistakes with the text. Comprehension is how much your child understands what he/she is reading.
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
I do think it is important to read to babies. Reading demonstrates language, vocabulary, and expression. You can read familiar songs, nursery rhymes, short stories, or beggining word books. You can read books with sensory pictures as well.
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Learning Disabilities, Teaching Tips
Yes, I recommend to read to your child no matter what. Hearing language, expression, and fluency is valuable even if your child is not sitting and watching you. You can also try to read to your toddler during meal times while he/she is eating and already sitting. You...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Learning Disabilities, Teaching Tips
Learning the Alphabet Try breaking the Alppabet into parts. Do 4-5 Letters at a time during a lesson. Then incorporate other fun ways to reinforce Letter Learning. Fun Ideas: 1. Alphabet videos online videos on www.FirstStepReading.com 2. Bath crayons and write the...
