Is your child struggling, academically? Do you find that your child feels frustrated and defeated? Do you find your child sulking in their own self-pity because they are unable to grasp the skills and concepts presented to them? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you will be pleased to know…
A school report card is nothing more than a written-based assessment of your child’s academic work, educational progress, and a reflection of their conduct within the traditional school setting. Unfortunately, many parents mistakenly believe that a school report card is a detailed report of their child’s intellect and the capability of their brain. Do report cards actually…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching “The most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D. Hull, former Arizona governor If you’re struggling to help your child do better in school, you can pat yourself on the back. That doesn’t sound logical, of course, because…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Here’s a test for those of you with children who know how to read: Let’s say a gazillioniare offered your family a fortune if your child can memorize some poetry. The length of the poem depends on the age of your child – a…
Student: Samai, Age 10, 6th grade Feedback from Elijah’s Parent… Samai has always been a strong student, but I started to notice she was losing her focus. Once I noticed these changes, I sought help immediately because I did not want to see her grades start trending downward. Consequently, a friend of mine recommended Miracle…
What is the right Motivation for Students to Achieve Academic Success? The family unit is critical to a child’s success – from the point of infancy to the graduation at high school; however, the family unit is not the only aspect of a child’s academic success. As mentioned in previous posts and in numerous presentations, “it…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching I spend a lot of time writing about the importance of building a “Village of Support.” As I’ve emphasized, children benefit if a network of caring adults are in their corner. And it helps tremendously if each villager plays a very specific role, ie…
Each and every child has the power to experience success within school and their personal lives. Every single parent, relative, teacher, tutor, and caregiver may play an important role in a child’s success. As we have established in the past, it does take a village to raise a child. It takes a village that includes…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Well, hello again, Miracle Math parents! Probably like you, my husband and I have our hands full as parents, breadwinners and overseers of our household. We would not be able to get by without our “Village of Support.” Teachers, coaches, family members and other…
In recent years, there has been a significant shift from instructive pedagogy to constructive-based pedagogy; that is, the methods and practices of teaching have transitioned from teacher-centered educational strategies to leader-centered academic instruction. In today’s world, it is becoming increasingly critical for learning designs that focus on student-centered learning strategies that are team-based. A student…