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Roger Wilkerson. Homework Sanity
Homework Sanity. Insights for Parents from a Private Tutor. Roger Wilkerson
Dedication
Acknowledgments
With Gratitude
Introduction
About the Author
Structure of the Book
Definitions
Main Point
Partnering with Your Child
Priorities vs. Goals
Homework vs. Busywork
The Situation Viewed from My Eyes
The Newest Bully Is the School
Who Are “They?”
Learning Challenges
Toxic Teacher Thinking
Labeling Children
Over-Testing
Teaching to the Test
Parent Challenges I’ve Noticed
Why the Hell Am I Back in School?
Be the Driver First, Then Become a Passenger
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Let the Guilt Olympics Begin
Time to Get a Little Dirty
Organizing Parent Power
Chaos, Conflict & Calm
Challenges Children Have Shared
Opening Up to Their Parents
Getting Too Much Information from Friends
Social Networking to the 5th Power
Distractions
Tools For Overcoming Challenges
Core Learning Skills
Core Skill: Reading
Core Skill: Writing
Core Skill: Math
Core Skill: Verbal Presentation
Suggested Checklists
Creating a Powerful Home Learning Environment
Beginning of School Year Checklist
Middle of School Year Checklist
End of School Year Checklist
Powerful E-mail Tips
Tips by Grade K-12
Tips for College
Responding vs. Reacting
Finding Truth then Adjusting
Creating the Much-Needed Parent/Teacher Meeting
Inventory the School
Technology: Healthy vs. Unhealthy
Psychological Challenges
Positive, Negative and Neutral Energy
Making Changes
Tracking Progress
Dissolving Problems
Coping with Fluidity
Interesting Facts
Success Stories
Conclusion
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“Listen up, class. In this world, if you’re good at something, you can make a living.”
-Mrs. Crabtree, my 1st- and 2nd-grade Teacher
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Greg and I agreed that having Amy add a few paragraphs would be a smart addition.
I truly believe that there are no accidents in life. Even when there are negatives, they usually lead to positives if our intentions are pure and our minds are willing to open up and learn. My eldest niece was entering middle school and having academic issues that no one could tackle—no one except Roger. I had seen a number of tutors come and go from my sister’s home, but none of them seemed to have that magic touch. With my degrees in English and education, I even thought I would be able to help, but it didn’t prove to be that easy. My niece didn’t need someone checking that all of her answers were correct so her grade would improve; she needed help letting go of her anxiety and realizing that everyone learns differently.
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