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| PTA Today | 7 |
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| Golant, Susan K. | 1 |
| Hauser, Jill Frankel | 1 |
| Lapp, Doug | 1 |
| O'Connell, Patricia | 1 |
| Swain, Sherry Seale | 1 |
| Theus, Osa | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Parents | 7 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedTheus, Osa – PTA Today, 1985
A report released in May by the Commission on Reading entitled "Becoming a Nation of Readers" suggests, among other things, that teachers should revise the way they teach reading. Specific comments are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Primary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Teachers
Peer reviewedPTA Today, 1993
Tips to help parents discuss sex with their children include starting early, providing enough information, planning what to say, listening to the children, finding opportunities to discuss sexual roles and attitudes, discussing family values, nurturing self-esteem, avoiding lectures, using written materials as ice-breakers, and starting a family…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGolant, Susan K. – PTA Today, 1992
Play teaches children about themselves and the world they live in, engaging them socially, physically, intellectually, and creatively. Parents must allow their children time to play; they must participate in the play to help their children learn and to foster a sense of intimacy. (SM)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Expression, Creativity, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedO'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
Peer reviewedLapp, Doug – PTA Today, 1994
Parents can help ensure that their elementary school students' science programs meet their needs. The article discusses the characteristics of a good science program, explains how parents can advocate for a good science program, and looks at the role of the PTA in supporting quality science programs. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Quality, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedSwain, 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
Peer reviewedHauser, Jill Frankel – PTA Today, 1990
Describes how parents can be most effective in teaching their children to value the written language as communication and enjoy reading. Parents are encouraged to keep reading meaningful and make it fun, optimize the child's environment, and maximize success to develop the child's self-concept as a reader. (SM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Children, Communication Skills, Family Environment
