by cambria | Jan 20, 2022 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Listen to Mathu read this post! The Lunar New Year holiday is a great opportunity to learn more about Asian, and in particular, Chinese, cultures and traditions – something that feels particularly important given how severely coronavirus-inspired xenophobia has...
by cambria | Oct 18, 2021 | Help with Academics, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
For many young people, middle school marks a sea change in academic expectations. Students receive more homework than ever, and are expected to organize their time to get everything done. While middle schoolers’ brains are developing faster than ever, they are still...
by cambria | Aug 12, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, School Reopening and Remote Learning Resources
Listen to Mathu read this post! Rainy day? Too hot to be outside? But just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world around us! Increasingly, institutions that used to be strictly in-person experiences – like zoos, museums, and gardens – are...
by cambria | Jun 16, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
Math is all around us. Ideal teaching moments for learning about math occur all day. Caregivers can help by using everyday activities to focus children’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Math ideas to focus on during daily routines include: Download here...
by cambria | Jun 12, 2021 | Help with Academics, Parent/Caregiver Support, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
MASFEC and our parent organization, the Federation for Children with Special Needs, provide a variety of printable resources designed to provide plain language information about important education topics. New tip sheets are routinely added. Check out our current...
by cambria | May 27, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, News, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Share With Your Families
Listen to Mathu read this post! Most children start writing legible letters and numbers around four or five years old, though it differs from child to child. Before they begin formally learning to write, many fun activities can help them develop their fine motor and...