Supplement to The Delphos Herald August 2013

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12 Fort Jennings School Schedule 13 Lincolnview School Schedule 14 Elida School Schedule

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
3 Whats in My Lunch Today, Mom 4 Children and the Web A Few Traps to Avoid 5 My Child is Ready For School, But Im Not 6 School Supplies... Let the race begin 7 Celebrate the New School Year 8

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16 Tips To Make Back-ToSchool Shopping Easier 17 When Numbers Turn Into A Nightmare 18 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What Are the Symptoms? 19 Perfomance Anxiety Wanting to be the best at any cost 20 How to Help Children Who Have Been Rejected

Back to School Essentials: Four Items Where Price Should Never Be an Issue

9 Delphos City School Schedule 21 Brain Exercises 10 Delphos St. Johns School Schedule 11 Ottoville School Schedule 22 A Smooth Transition

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Whats in my lunch box today, Mom?

Its a headache for some, and fun for others, but packing lunches is an un avoidable part of the new school year. For the next 200 school days, your children will need to fill their lunch boxes with foods that give them the energy to learn, run, and have fun all day. Variety is an important factor in sti mu lating the appetites and interest of chil dren. Colorful meals, different foods, and fun packaging can make all the difference. Advance planning is es sential in order to avoid repeating the same formula over and over again in the rush to get out of the house every morning. Select a variety of breads at the grocery store or the bakery. Pitas, ciabatta, and colored tortillas can add a touch of variety. Choose different fillings from one day to the next. Cold cuts, cheeses, and vegetables and sauces (mayonnaise, mustard, yogurt) can result in an infinite number of possibilities. Children will ap preciate this variety as long as the fi nal result is appetizing. And for mornings when youre in more of a rush than usual, why not offer them finger foods, such as cubes of meat and cheese, vegetable sticks, crackers, and some fruit? Children love being able to choose what to eat and this way theyll have lots of choice. Lastly, if microwave ovens are avai lable to them at school, offer your children soups or supper leftovers. In fact, when cooking your evening meals, pre pare a little extra just for the lunch boxes the next day. The key to interesting and appetizing lunches is more variety.

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A few traps to avoid

The start of a new school year is always a good opportunity to remind children about a few safety rules: dont talk to strangers, cross the road at intersections, and stay on the sidewalks. However, in this era of the Internet, another important element should never be forgotten: In ternet safety. Even though computers, tablets, and smart phones are great for staying in touch or for doing school work, the fact remains that danger lurks on the Internet, including cyber bullying and cyber predators. Pru dence is just as necessary on the Web as it is elsewhere. First of all, children should never use a nickname that reveals their age. They should never, ever accept an invitation from someone who asks them not to talk about it to other people. Parents must also make their children, especially daughters, aware of the consequences of one of the most dangerous activities on the Web the posting of sexy or suggestive photos. Once on the Internet, these images can circulate nonstop, long into the future. This issue has caused plenty of grief for many a young woman. Parents must discuss with their children the risks and the traps to avoid. Sitting in front of a computer screen seems to protect and isolate us, but the Internet is a window into the world at large. The golden rule is to never do on the Web what you wouldnt dare do on the street. Be cause of this, careful supervision is vital. In fact, it is recommended to set up the computer in a communal area of the home so that parents can keep an attentive eye on the use their children make of it. If parents believe that their child is the victim of entrapment or bullying, they should be aware that they do have recourse against this type of criminal activity. Re cord and print any conversations and contact your local police immediately.

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My child is ready for school, but Im not!

Watching children leave home for their very first day of school is always an emotional time for parents. After a last goodbye, many mums and dads will spill tears of joy and pride, but sometimes those tears can be caused by anguish and worry. Leaving children in the hands of strangers is never easy. Parents must prepare themselves in ad vance so they can keep their composure during this big day in the lives of their children. It is helpful to establish the new routine several days before school starts. Set the alarm clock to wake up at a reasonable hour and take the time to eat breakfast with your children. Prac tice taking the route to school. In other words, if you get your children used to the new routine, you will probably feel reas sured as well. In the last days before school starts, and after offering all the support you can give to your children, give yourself some time to catch your breath. You deserve a break after all the back-to-school rushing around. Relax in a candle-lit bubble bath, go for a walk, and distract yourself with a good book. Acknowledge your feelings without any judgment, and just try to enjoy yourself. It is okay to feel nervous, but do try to avoid becoming overwhelmed by anxiety. This would be upsetting to your children. Little boys and girls are very perceptive. By showing that they are in control of the situation, parents will help their children feel safe and self-confident. The first day of school is certainly a very special time, but it is a normal step in the life of any child. So relax, keep smiling, and, above all, be positive.

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Let the race begin!

And theyre off: the race to buy school supplies has begun. Thats right, the time has come to head out to the stores, with your list at the ready, in search of school supplies, clothing, backpacks, and lunch boxes. After all, you want your children to have everything they need for the school year and for their teachers class list. Here are a few tips to help you stay calm during all the tumult. First of all, carefully examine the list of supplies requested by the school. These detailed lists can be big orders to fill, so start early, take your time, and do it right. Some stores organize their school supply section based on the lists supplied by the schools, while others offer personalized help in finding items on the list. To save yourself some money, you could check the flyers of the various stores before leaving home. You could also buy some items, such as pencils, pads of paper, and exercise books, in larger quantities. That way youll have everything at hand if your children run out during the school year you wont have to go shopping yet again and pay the full price. Keep in mind that selecting products of a lesser quality could cause you a few headaches if they break or wear out too quickly. What you should be looking for is the best quality/price ratio. Lastly, include your children in this shopping trip if they express the desire to accompany you, but be sure to set certain limits before you leave home. Let them know if there is a budget for extras, and if not, remind them that they are meant to be helpers rather than shoppers.

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Celebrate the new school year

Why not organize a back to school party this year? Turning the first day of school into a festive occasion is a great way to start off the new school year on the right foot. You probably already know that eating breakfast is vital for energy and for in creasing ones capacity to learn. Make your back-toschool breakfast a colourful affair. Set the table with fresh flo wers and new placemats, and concoct a healthy breakfast thats a bit out of the ordinary. If your children arent hungry, a smoothie and a small homemade fat-free muffin are easy to manage, even for small stomachs that are fee ling queasy with stress. Before leaving home, be sure to take the traditional photograph at the front door. The idea may seem old-fashioned to you, but these annual photos will become great memories for the entire family. Cre ate an album just for these backto-school photos and in a few years time youll all have fun looking through it. When your children get home after their first day back at school, give them a surprise, a little reward to make them feel better after what can often be a stressful day. You dont need to spend a fortune to put smiles on their faces serving their favourite meal or taking every-

body out to a restaurant is a great way to finish off the day. Above all, this is an occasion to spend time together as a family, a moment to support each other in making the peaceful transition from the quiet of the summer to the regular school year routine.

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Four items where price should never be an issue

We cant escape the fact that a new school year is synonymous with the ine vitable trips to the stores to get everything that the children need. Of course you should always try a keep to your budget, but for some essential items qua lity should always be your priority. ing reusable items is great for the environment, and spills in the bottom of lunch boxes will be avoided. Forget about using old margarine and cottage cheese containers!

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Delphos City Schools

Franklin Elementary School has set registration for the 2013-14 school year. The schedule is as follows: New Families Aug. 12 Kindergarten and first grade Aug. 13 Second and third grade Aug. 14 Fourth and fifth grade Aug. 15 A kindergarten parents-only meeting with Franklin kindergarten teachers will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 19. The schools open house will be held from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 21. The first day of school for Franklin students in grades 1-5 is Aug. 27. The first day of school for kindergartners is Aug. 29. Book fees: Kindergarten $75.75 First grade $84.55 Second grade $83.45 Third grade $59.30 Fourth $47.70 Fifth grade $50.95 Multiple disabilities class $31.25

School calendar
Aug. 26 Teacher in-service Aug. 27 School begins Sept. 2 Labor Day Oct. 29 Quarter ends Nov. 1 Report cards sent home Nov. 6 1:30 p.m. dismissal Nov. 6-8 Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 7-8 No school for students Nov. 26 1:30 p.m. dismissal Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving break Dec. 20 1:30 p.m. dismissal Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 Christmas break Jan. 17 Quarter ends Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21 Teacher in-service Jan. 23 Reports cards sent home Feb. 17 Presidents Day March 10 OGT testing begins March 25 Quarter ends March 28 Reports cards sent home April 17 1:30 p.m. dismissal April 18-21 Easter break April 22 OAA testing begins May 26 Memorial Day May 30 1:30 p.m. dismissal - last day of school May 31 Commencement 9 a.m. in Jefferson Middle School Auditorium June 2 Teacher in-service June 2-5 Make-up days

Jefferson Middle School will hold registration. Families new to the district are asked to register from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 14 Eighth grade 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 16 Seventh grade 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 19 Sixth grade 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20

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St. Johns Schools

St. Johns Elementary will host a kindergarten parents meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Little Theater. The Elementary Open House will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 beginning in the Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium. Information packets will be handed out that evening followed by tours of the building.

School calendar
Aug. 20 Teacher in-service day Aug. 27 First day of school for all pupils Sept. 2 Labor Day Oct. 11 Homecoming game Oct. 12 Homecoming dance Oct. 14 High school will be in session; no school for grade school Oct.16 Children Festival Oct. 19-20 St. Johns Festival weekend Oct. 19 Quarter ends Nov. 6 1:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov. 7-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov. 26 1:30 p.m. dismissal Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 20 1:30 p.m. dismissal Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 Christmas vacation Jan. 6 School Resumes Jan. 17 Quarter ends Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Day Jan. 21 St. Johns has school Feb.17 Presidents Day March 10 OGT testing starts March 25 Quarter ends April 17 1:30 p.m. dismissal April 18-21 Easter vacation April 23-26 School Musical May 10 Prom May 26 Memorial Day May 30 1:30 p.m. dismissal - last day of school for pupils Quarter ends June 1 Commencement June 2 Teacher Work Day Possible make-up days in case of bad weather are June 2, 3, 4 and 5.

St. Johns High School registration

St. Johns High has set registration for the upcoming school year. The schedule is as follows: Incoming Freshmen should report to the High School Gym at 9 a.m. on Aug. 14. Orientation will run until approximately 11 a.m. Incoming Freshmen will register, receive their schedules, pick up their rental books and purchase workbooks and supplies at the Bookstore. **Shorts, jeans and casual clothing are not to be worn to Freshmen orientation.** Sophomores 1-3 p.m. Aug. 14 Juniors 9-11 a.m. Aug. 15 Seniors 1-3 p.m. Aug. 15 As a reminder, St. Johns does not provide any type of accident insurance for students or athletes. If you wish to purchase basic accident insurance for your student, please contact the Ministry Center.

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Ottoville Local Schools

Book bills will be collected from 1-7 p.m. Aug. 13 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Aug. 14 in the elementary office. Book bills for grades K-5 are $70

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Junior high supply list for 2013 School calendar

Aug. 20 Teacher work day Aug. 21, First day of school Sept. 2 Labor Day Sept. 27 Staff development (2-hour delay) Sept. 27 Progress reports sent home Oct. 25 Quarter ends Nov. 26-27 Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving break Dec. 2 Classes resume Dec. 13 Staff development (2-hour delay) Dec. 20 1 p.m. dismissal - Christmas break Jan. 2 Classes resume Jan. 10 Quarter ends Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 14 Staff development (2-hour delay) Progress reports sent home Feb. 17 Presidents Day March 14 Quarter ends April 16-21 Easter break April 22 Classes resume April 25 Staff development (2-hour delay) Progress reports sent home May 18 Commencement May 22 Quarter ends Last day for students May 23 Teacher check-out Make-up days: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, April 16-17, April 21 and May 23.
ALL STUDENTS: Pencils(10 pack) Red pens (10 pack) Blue or black ink pens Ruler Highlighter Colored pencils (12 pack) Glue stick Scissors One 3-inch binder One 5- or 8-packet divider Two packs of loose-leaf paper (wide line) One sharpie marker Headphones Flash drive for computer projects One container of Clorox wipes Two boxes of Kleenex Sixth grade only One box of baggies Seventh-grade reading: One-inch 3-ring binder 7th & 8th grade science One-inch 3-ring binder Eight packet dividers Class of 2017 parents are required to attend the iPad Parent Meeting at 7 p.m. Aug 13. Contact the school at 419-453-3012. Cafeteria prices: Grades K-5 $2.05 ($10.25 a week) Middle/High school $2.30 ($11.50 a week) Milk $.45 Small frozen yogurt $.50 Large frozen yogurt $1

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Jennings Local Schools

9 a.m. Aug. 13 Seventh-grade Orientation 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 High School schedule pick-up 6-7 p.m. Aug. 14 Kindergarten Orientation

School calendar

7-8 p.m. Aug. 14 Elementary Open House

Aug. 21 School Starts Sept. 2 Labor Day Oct. 30 Parent-teacher conferences (evening) Oct. 31 Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 1 No school for students and staff Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving break Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Christmas break Jan. 2 Classes Resume Jan. 20 No School Feb. 17 No School Apr. 16-21 Spring/Easter break Apr. 22 Classes resume May 16 Graduation May 22 Last day for students May 23 Last day for staff Make-up Days Feb. 17 Apr. 16, 17, 21 May 23, 27, 28, 29

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Lincolnview Schools
The open house/orientation for junior high and senior high parents will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Aug 15. The evening will begin with a general assembly in the gymnasium with High School Principal Kelly Dye, who will introduce staff members and say a few words about policies and general information for the school year. Lincolnview Elementary will host an open house on Aug. 19. Grade K-3 will begin at 6 p.m. and grades 4-6 will begin at 7 p.m. Student school lunch prices are as follows: JH-HS Lunch A $1.95 JH-HS Lunch B $2.30 JH-HS salad bar $2.50 Milk $.40 Breakfast $1.20 Reduced lunch $.40 Reduced breakfast $.30 Adult lunch prices are: Lunch A $2.65 Lunch B $2.80 Salad bar $3

School calendar
Aug. 20 Faculty in-service Aug. 21 First day of school for students Aug. 27 1:08 p.m. dismissal for faculty inservice Aug. 29-30 and Sept. 2-3 No school - Fair days Sept. 20 Faculty in-service (2-hour delay) Oct. 16 Faculty in-service Oct. 25 Quarter ends Nov. 25 Parent-teacher conferences (evening) Nov. 26 No school - parent-teacher conferences Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving break Dec. 23-Jan. 1 Christmas break Jan. 2 Classes resume Jan. 10 Quarter ends Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 14 Faculty in-service Feb. 17 - Presidents Day March 21 Quarter ends April 17 Faculty in-service April 18-21 - Easter break May 23 Last day for students May 27 Faculty work day Make-up days are Feb. 17 and May 27-30

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Elida Local Schools

School calendar
Aug. 23 and 26 Teacher work days Aug. 27 First day of school for students Sept. 2 Labor Day Sept 13 Staff professional development day Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving break Dec. 20 Two-hour early release Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Christmas break Jan. 6 School resumes Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 14 Staff professional development day Feb. 17 Presidents Day April 16 Two-hour early release April 17-21 Spring break May 25 Graduation May 29 Last day for student/two-hour early release May 20 Teacher work day Make-up days: Feb. 17; April 17 and 21; May 30; and June 2.

Kindergarten Orientation will held on Aug. 27. Orientation for parents and their kindergarten students is at the following times: Boys 10-11:30 a.m. (Please be at the Elida Fieldhouse at 9:30 a.m.) Girls 1-2:30 p.m. (Please be at the Elida Fieldhouse at 12:30 p.m.) Elida Elementary kindergarten begin Aug. 28 with a staggered schedule: Group A attends Aug. 28 only; Group B attends Aug. 29 only; and Group C attends Aug. 30 only. All kindergarten students attend all-day/everyday starting Sept. 3. Elida Elementary Open House will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Elida Middle School schedule is as follows: Fifth-grade Orientation 6-8 p.m. Aug. 26 Sixth-grade Open House 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29 Seventh-grade Open House 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5 Eighth-grade Open House 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12 Elida High School will host its Open House from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 Elida High School class schedule pickup/fee payment/ picture days are as follows: Freshmen 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12 Sophomores 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13 Juniors 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 Seniors 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15

Open Houses/Parent Orientations

School breakfast/lunch prices Breakfast (grades K-4) $1.25 Breakfast (grades 4-12) $1.40 Elementary and intermediate (grades K-4) $2.40 Elida Middle School (grades 5-8) $2.40 Elida High School (grades 9-12) $2.75 Adults $3.00 A la carte milk $.50

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School calendar
Aug. 20 Teacher in-service/Open House Aug. 21 First day of school Sept. 2 No school - Labor Day Sept. 27 Mid-term reports due Oct. 2 Two-hour early dismissal - teacher in-service Oct. 25 Quarter ends Oct. 28 No school - quarter break Nov. 25-26 No school - Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving break Dec. 13 Mid-term reports due Dec. 23-Jan. 1 Christmas break Jan. 2 Classes resume Jan. 10 Quarter ends Jan. 20 No school - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 14 Mid-term reports due Feb. 17 No school - Presidents Day Feb. 19 Two-hour early dismissal - teacher in-service March 14 Quarter ends April 2 Two-hour early dismissal - teacher in-service April 17-21 Easter break April 25 Mid-term reports due May 23 Last day of school May 25 Graduation May 27 Teacher work day

Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet teachers and principals and locate classrooms during the Open House from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20. Elementary students are encouraged to bring their school supplies with them to the Open House. The elementary and high school offices will be open to accept workbook and lunch payments. Student workbook fees are as follows: Grades K-6 $58 Grade 7 $57 Grade 8 $47 Workbook fees for grades 9-12 will vary per individual class requirement. Students in grades 9-12 do have a $50 premium for use of the iPads. This must be paid by Aug. 23 for students to be permitted to take their iPads home. Seventh-grade Orientation will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 in the high school auditorium.

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Lunch prices Breakfast is available for students for $1.25. Students in grades K-6 may purchase a Type A lunch for $2.30; grades 7-12 will pay $2.75 for a Type A lunch. Additional milk can be purchased for $.50.

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What every parent needs to know about changes in the classroom

Across the country, parents are beginning to notice that todays classroom looks quite different from what they experienced in their own school days. From personalized learning technologies to new educational standards, teachers and administrators are using a variety of tools to ensure students are better prepared to succeed than ever before. requirements, by leveraging contemporary cognitive science about how we learn, using cutting-edge digital tools. Personalized Learning Education research has shown that instruction becomes more effective when tailored to students unique learning styles and needs. Personalized learning tends to lead to deeper learning which will help students meet many of the new Common Core standards. As classrooms continue getting bigger however, delivering that sort of individual attention to students becomes more difficult.

In this era of innovation in education, this school year will be particularly exciting in part because states will be piloting assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards, the new set of K-12 educational standards designed to improve students With this in mind, Reading Wonders was readiness for college and future careers. built using entirely new educational technology, offering interconnected platforms So just what do these changes mean for personalized for students and teachers and your kids? accessible across any device. Shift to New Standards Schools nationwide are finding new ways to provide individually tailored lesson plans while addressing the Common Core State Standards, often relying on a new generation of educational technologies that help students learn and succeed at their own pace. McGraw-Hill Educations Reading Wonders is one such tool. Available in both all-digital and print/digital formats, it is the first K-6 core reading program designed specifically for the new standards. Even before the advent of the Common Core, we knew that preparing students for the demands of college and careers required setting a solid foundation in skills such as reading comprehension and writing, said Christine Willig, senior vice president of products at McGraw-Hill School Education. When the new standards reiterated the importance of these skills, we saw an opportunity to build an entirely new program that would address the Common Core Other digital learning tools use additional techniques to help students succeed. McGraw-Hill Educations LearnSmart and FLEX Literacy, for example, each use adaptive technology to continually assess students knowledge, skill and confidence levels and to create a unique study path designed to help each student in the topics and concepts they need most a level of personalization previously only available from a personal tutor. LearnSmart delivers this adaptive learning experience for a variety of high school subject areas, while FLEX Literacy incorporates it into a comprehensive, Common Core-specific reading and language arts intervention system for students in Grades 38. More information about new digital programs, including those designed specifically for the Common Core State Standards, can be found at www.mheducation.com.

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When numbers turn into a nightmare

Sarah doesnt like math. She has difficulty reading and writing numbers, she cant remember her multiplication ta bles, and the simplest calculation discou rages her. When shes asked to solve a problem, the task is laborious and she feels stupid. Sarah may suffer from a math disability: dyscalculia, or numlexia. Dyscalculia is to numbers what dys lexia is to letters. The number 243 can turn into 200403 inside the heads of children with dyscalculia. They use their fin gers when asked to count, and ad dition, subtraction, multiplication, and di vision are incomprehensible. There are several outward signs of this learning disabi lity, but they have nothing to do with intellectual disability or sensory disorders. Before diagnosing dyscalculia, health professionals eliminate other hypo theses, such as pro blems with vision, hearing, or the consequences of brain trauma, for example. A neuropsychological examination is then con duc ted in order to assess intellectual quotient (IQ), concentration, memory, and language. These procedures may seem to take a long time, but they are vital in order to avoid making a premature dia gnosis, which could point doctors in the wrong direction. Children diagnosed with dyscalculia are treated by a speech therapist. The length of the treatment varies, as each case is unique, but excellent results are entirely possible. If youre concerned that your child may suffer from a math disability, talk about it with a professional who will be able to direct you towards appropriate assessments and treatments.

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Only specialists can diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD. Before any kind of diagnosis, a specialist, such as a psychiatrist, neurologist, or pediatrician, must first ensure that the hyperactivity is not a manifestation of trauma or any other type of disturbance. If parents suspect that a child has ADHD, they should be very careful about jumping to conclusions. Children suffering from ADHD can present different symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness. Inattention: children cannot stay focused on what they are doing; they are easily distracted, dont seem to listen, have difficulty getting themselves organi zed, often lose items, and do not follow instructions. Hyperactivity: children have dif ficulty sitting still and move constantly, talk a lot, run or climb at inopportune moments, and are in capable of playing quietly. Impulsiveness: children interrupt others, have difficulty wai ting their turn, and tend to touch everything. Certainly, all children demonstrate one or another of these types of behaviour when they are tired or excited. How ever, children suffering

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Wanting to be the best at any cost

Most children feel stressed during any kind of academic evaluation. For some, a test, exam, or oral presentation can cause stomach aches or headaches that disappear as soon as the evaluation is over. For other children, however, testing can set off disproportionate levels of apprehension and performance anxiety. Children who develop performance an xiety are experiencing a fear of failure. According to psychologists, it is sometimes possible that children can inflict on themselves this excessive need to succeed. However, it is most often the case that the pressure stems from loved ones, particularly parents. A father who is desperate for his son to succeed where he failed or a mother who is dissatisfied with her childs efforts can upset the child to the point of affecting his or her health. Aiming for perfection, even though it is not realistic, and wanting to achieve it at any cost can become a harmful pattern. In it, children are caught up in a vicious circle where they are never satisfied with their own efforts; they become more and more anxious as they advance in their schooling, and every exam ma kes them ill. Parents can support children who are fee ling performance anxiety by encouraging them to verbalize their fears, expectations, and beliefs without any judgment from the parents, of course. En couraging children to participate in ex tracurricular activities and helping them find ways to relax can ease the problem. But the best way to help children who are feeling anxious about testing is to make them feel that they are loved for who they are and not for what they do.

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How to help children who have been rejected

Children who are being rejected by their peers are going through a terrible ordeal. Isolated, insulted, and ostracized, they of ten suffer in silence, and the consequences can be dramatic. It is never easy for pa rents to help a child who is being rejected, but it is possible. Being different in some way is sometimes the cause behind this rejection. At other times, there doesnt appear to be any lo gical explanation. Shyness, a ner vous tic, speech difficulties, obesity, or even having braces can be enough to set in motion the victimization process. Sometimes, all it takes is for children to ignore being made fun of for the rejection to start. And yet, some children who stutter or who are obese will never experience rejection. Children are best prepared by recei ving help in developing a certain amount of independence and social skills, which al low them to cope with their diffe rences. Parents who help their children from a young age to develop social skills are preparing them to be better able to defend themselves without re sorting to violence (but rather through discussion or humour, for example). This also helps them to build their self-confidence. Parents should listen to how their children have suffered and, above all, take them seriously. The next step is to tell their teachers; school staff may be able to correct the situation through a class discussion where everyone can express themselves without fear of being jud ged. It is vital to encourage rejected chil dren to talk about their experience in order for them to escape their isolation.

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Brain exercises
Maintaining concentration and keeping the memory sharp are a daily challenge for students. Fortunately, brain power is supple and can be developed by exercising it. Here are a few tips that can facilitate learning and remembering: 1. Good posture: sit comfortably, with back straight, shoulders relaxed, and feet flat on the floor. Avoid crossing your legs or, even worse, slumping over your desk. 2. Relax: inhaling and exhaling deeply through the nose allows you to relax and increase your level of concentration. 3. Choose to be attentive: be curious about what the teacher may have to say; dont let yourself be distracted, and ask questions. 4. Take notes: as well as facilitating memorization, note taking doesnt leave room for day dreaming. It helps you stay alert and focused. 5. Explain things to yourself or to someone else: read over your notes, then hide them and explain out loud what youve just read. 6. Use your imagination: who says studying has to be boring? Singing while reading or varying the tone of voice while

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reading aloud stimulates dif ferent areas of the brain. This varied brain activity makes memorizing easier and faster. 7. Draw a picture: a picture is worth a thousand words the smallest of scribbles is easier for the brain to re member than a single word. 8. Take a break: go outside during break-time. Think about something else, move around, and laugh. It will relax you and help you feel good.

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A smooth transition
Having to move house can be a major source of stress for children. When a change of school is also involved, the emotional impact can be huge. Chil dren need the support of their parents in order for this transition to go as smo othly as possible. Just because they are young doesnt mean that children can adapt easily to upheaval in their lives. Just as adults do, kids need time to get used to change. The stress of a transition might manifest itself as sudden mood swings, nightmares, or minor phy sical discomfort. Even insomnia can make an appearance. To prevent some of these reactions, parents have everything to gain by preparing their children for a move. The best kind of start is to put all your cards on the table and explain frankly to children why they have to move and what it will involve. After this, parents must listen carefully as they give children time to verbalize their worries. It is important that children feel comfortable expressing what they are feeling. For the transition to go smoothly, it is essential that parents supply points of reference for their children. Taking the time to visit new classrooms, meet the teachers, and see other students will help them develop more confidence. On the way home, a conversation about the po sitive aspects of the visit will help other fears to dissipate. Of course, parents should not expect that all their childrens misgivings will disappear like magic. But by being calm and patient, parents can make their children feel secure enough that the transition to a new school and neighbourhood can go smoothly.

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