Education Cheat Sheet: Building Grit
Teaching your child to persevere is not always as simple as telling them not to give up. Here are three things you can do everyday to help kids discover their own way to conquer obstacles.
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Education Cheat Sheet: Handling Friend Drama at School
How can you help your child navigate social challenges? Here are three tips for parents to help keep the conversation going.
Education Cheat Sheet: How to Raise a Problem-Solver in Hawai‘i
We want our kids to persevere and get creative when facing challenges. One way to begin is just by changing the way you look at mistakes.
Education Cheat Sheet: 9 Ways to Get Involved at Your New School
Whether your child is starting a new school, entering a new grade, or you just want to get more involved the year, these tips will help you and your child feel like part of the school family in no time.
Education Cheat Sheet: Tips for Fitness at Home from a P.E. Teacher
Virtual classes and more time at home usually meant increased screen time (for parents too). Here are some fun ways to add new energy to a simple game of tag for the entire family.
Education Cheat Sheet: Guiding an Emotional or Sensitive Child
Not every conversation needs to end in tears. Here are some ways you can coach your child, and yourself, through those emotional storms.
Education Cheat Sheet: Learning Through the Pandemic And Beyond
Chances are you heard the word “pivot” multiple times in the past year. But which quick changes are worth keeping for parents and schools when it comes to Hawai‘i’s kids education?
Education Cheat Sheet: Helping Kids Navigate News
How can we assist our children to be aware but not anxious about current events? We have 7 tips.
Education Cheat Sheet: What You Should Ask at Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s not just about academics. These now rare opportunities to talk story with your child’s teacher face-to-face can provide valuable insight into your little one’s personality away from home.
Education Cheat Sheet: Navigating Private School Admission During a Pandemic
If you’re looking at private schools for the first time, here are a few resources to get you started.
Education Cheat Sheet: New Roles for Parents and Children in New Forms of Learning
Whether it’s online or distance learning or homeschooling, the way you and your child tackle these new challenges will make a big difference.
Education Cheat Sheet: Decoding Assessment Jargon
Objectives, goals, formative: what do these words mean when it comes to understanding how your child is learning in school?
Education Cheat Sheet: Help Kids Learn and Play This Summer
Many families are heading into the fourth month of learning at home. Here are games, kits, a new way to read and other simple ideas to keep your child's mind stimulated.
Education Cheat Sheet: How to Teach Your Child Empathy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Modeling behavior, asking the right questions and sharing stories can help keiki discover how to care for others.
Turn Your Home Into a Classroom with This Education Cheat sheet
Embrace the challenge of distance learning with these tips from Hawai‘i educators.
Education Cheat Sheet: Managing Screen Time During the Coronavirus
When everything from classes to kid conversations shift to online, should you and how can you manage screen time?
Education Cheat Sheet: What is a Makerspace?
It’s not just arts and crafts. This is what maker-centered learning really teaches your keiki.
Education Cheat Sheet: How to Win at Homework
If homework becomes a battle, how can you help while keeping your child an independent learner?
Education Cheat Sheet: Matching Family and School Values
Education is about more than academics. So how can you make sure a school matches your family values?
Education Cheat Sheet: Advice for Parents of the Quirky Kid
Every child is unique. But when should you let offbeat habits thrive and when should you rein it in.
Education Cheat Sheet: When Do You Need a Tutor?
When homework challenges become homework struggles is it time to find outside help?
Education Cheat Sheet: The Power of Play
Don’t put off playtime! Here is why we should all take it seriously for our kids.
Education Cheat Sheet: Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Preparing for school goes beyond the ABCs and 123s. Here are six things you can do at home to get your little one ready to enter the classroom.
Education Cheat Sheet: Why You Should Still Read To Your Child Through Middle School
Your keiki may be able to finish a book by his or herself, but there are seven other benefits you won't want to miss out on when it comes to reading together.
