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EMAILING A COLLEGE PROFESSOR-
College Campus
Whenever you make a special deal or arrangement with your teacher, make sure to put it in writing. The easiest way is to send an email to your teacher and write down what you two agreed on. Summarize what you talked about. Keep your email polite and to the point. There’s a sample email in this article if you need an example.
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If you’re a college student with some brain differences, things can be a little harder. But you’re also very creative and can come up with ways to handle tough times. Emailing your professor can be one thing that you do.
Sending an email to your professor can be part of your plan to get through those hard moments. Make sure to craft your email so that it is clearly written. Also, the grammar, punctuation, and spelling need to be perfect. This is a professional email, so make sure that it is well-written.
Tough times in life teach us lessons and help us learn how to solve bigger problems. Just don’t let those tough times take over your mind and make you think negatively all the time.
LEARNING ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION FACTS-Education K-12
Sometimes, students with attention problems find it hard to memorize basic math facts. At first, I didn’t realize how important it was for students to memorize these facts. But then I saw my students struggling with harder problems. Not knowing math facts makes it harder for them to finish their work on time.
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One way to help students learn math facts is through fun games. Games let students practice math in a way that feels like play, not boring drills. I’ve made up some games that work really well for teaching math facts. One simple game is called You Count It! There are two ways you can play this game: one for addition and one for subtraction.
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When you start, don’t focus on who wins or loses. Making a big deal out of winning can make the game less fun and may discourage the student. Playing these games is a great way for kids to learn math facts while spending quality family time. Keep reading for more ideas on how to make learning math fun!
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READING TO COOK TOGETHER AS A FAMILY-Readers’ Corner
Find a special moment to make reading fun for your kids. When they see how useful reading is, they'll want to read more and keep doing it for their whole lives. Learning to read easily will help them in all areas of life.
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As a teacher, I noticed that when students had a clear reason for doing something, they enjoyed it more. The same goes for reading. Cooking and reading a cookbook can give them a purpose for reading!
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Kids love spending time with their family doing things that really matter. One great way to do this is through cooking. It’s fun, helps everyone connect and is a great way to practice reading. It also teaches useful skills like math, for example, dealing with fractions.
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Now is a perfect time to try this! Holiday foods are fun to make. Read the recipe together, cook, and enjoy quality time with your family. Why not make some cookies? Find a recipe and make them together!
