Kindergarten ‘Redshirting’
Guest Educator Susan M. Poglinco, is executive director of the WHYY Children’s Service, discusses the decision to enroll a 5-year-old in kindergarten or hold him back an extra year.

When Achievement Doesn’t Match IQ
Your child is bright, yet has trouble learning at school. Here's what to do.

10 Tips for Better Writing
Practicing writing skills can help kids in many ways, including a boost to their standardized test scores.

Aliterates’: Kids Who Can Read, But Don’t
More Americans can read than ever, yet we just don’t read as much as we used to. Here are way to encourage the reading habit

The Power of Poetry
One of the most effective yet often overlooked tools for increasing children’s reading and writing skills is poetry.

Next Year’s Teacher
Look at whether or not you really need to request a certain teacher for next year. If so, here’s how to go about it.

Summer Fun Can Keep Skills Sharp
We can keep kids’ skills fresh over the summer with academic reinforcement disguised as summer fun and games.

School Supply Shopping

Questions for Your Child’s New Teacher

Help Your Child Enjoy Writing at Home
To encourage writing, there are many simple and fun word games you can play with your child in the car, at meals, or any time you're just hanging out.

Homework Websites
With these websites, homework assistance is often only a click away.

7 Questions for Your Child’s New Teacher
Whether it’s at a back-to-school meeting or your first parent conference, you’ll have limited time with your child’s new teacher.

Math Makes a Good Read
Children's books can give kids a human perspective on math and help them to reason mathematically.

Art Is More Than You MIght Picture
Fun art activities also build skills.

Too Much Homework?
Maybe, but before talking to the teacher, look deeper.

A Buffet of Helpful Homeschool Resources
A Delaware Valley resources guide.

Do Math Every Day
Number activities can be fun and build skills.

Spring Break: The Time ToVisit Colleges
High school spring break is the best time for prospective students to visit colleges, which are usually in full swing.

Ability Grouping: Beyond Labels

Going Green: A Tale of 2 Schools

Offering Equal Challenges

Pennsylvania Virtual
Charter School
www.pavcs.org

TeamTutor
www.yourteamtutor.com
Delaware Valley’s Premier
In-home Tutoring Service

Friends Central
Pre-K through Grade 12
Wynnewood, PA
www.friendscentral.org
www.friendscentral.org/community/glance

Zhang Sah
September - June
Pre-K: ages 4 and 5yrs old. Full day program includes: lunch and snack, martial arts, gymnastics, science, math, literacy, languages, and creative arts
After School Program: K-8th grade. Includes escort from local schools, martial arts, homework, clubs, and sports
2 locations:
530 Bainbridge Street (South / Center city)
3901 Conshohocken Ave (Wynnefield / Bala)
www.ZhangSah.org