Recent content by jessica24

I live in NJ and I have 2 kids (3.5 years old Preschooler and 5.5 years old KG). I am not satisfied with the exposure they get in school to Math and thinking skills. I have been trying to use math worksheets from various sites but they seem very unstructured and very little exposure to cognitive...

Religion should be kept out of schools till kids can figure it out on their own. That's my opinion.

For my KG child, it is max 10 minutes.. 4 times a week. Homework is generally very easy.

I would agree that you should stay away from sylvan style education for your child. Best option is to sit with public school folks and chalk out a plan with them.

You need to lay down strict rules about homework. You also need to explain to him that grades alone do not matter. What matters is that he is learning something. Paying for homework will get him grades but no education.

My kids are off from 21st of June. I think Summer vacations are too long.