AboutMarsha Cunningham Expertise My expertise is in 1st-3rd grade, I specialize in beginning
reading and writing, but I teach drawing and painting first to help students gain confidence.
I also use jigsaw puzzle strategy to teach concentration as a subject and enlist parents to keep their children away from scary movies,among other things,which cause nightmares, sleep deprivation and low test scores!
Experience I have taught K-3 for 24 years, given in-service to parents and teachers and presented at reading conferences. To see my children's art work and examples of improved test scores go to www.artsimprovingacademics.org
Question What techniques can i use to motivate my 7-year-old to "care" about his
academics. His grades do not reflect his knowledge. He rushes through his
work. Wants to be the first one finished with the test at the expense of a poor
grade. Does not take pride in his work at all. Does the bare minimum to get by.
Help!
Answer Dear Stephanie,
I have a few questions, or things I want you to check first.
Go to my website and read the Tips for Parents, link on the left. If there's anything there that you need to improve, do that first for one week and then let me know if anything has improved. We'll go from there.
