Wrinkle in Time….beginning on Monday 7/20

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jdioguardi

Last day to sign up for the Hackley online summer online program of Wrinkle in Time is this Friday. If you have any questions about how it works, please send me an email and I would be happy to explain:)

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clearing up working memory

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jdioguardi

This is a great spot to visit to gain some deeper understanding about working memory…..

http://blog.brainfacts.org/2013/05/how-can-we-enhance-working-memory/#.VZHypnD3arV

 

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10 Reasons Nonreaders Dont Read — And How to Change Their Minds | Scholastic.com

Posted on June 26, 2015 by jdioguardi

Children are not born with a natural aversion to reading. Learn how to help reluctant readers begin to love books.

Source: 10 Reasons Nonreaders Dont Read — And How to Change Their Minds | Scholastic.com

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Last call for summer online book clubs….

Posted on June 10, 2015 by jdioguardi

The first book, Nightmares by Jason Segel, will be kicking off in a few short weeks. Please contact the summer programs office if you want your child to take part! If you are unsure if a particular text is right for your child, please feel free to contact me.

Our schedule is as follows: 

Nightmares  by Jason Segel ( 400 pgs)  July 6 – 17

Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle (256 pgs) July 20-31

Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan (144 pgs) Aug 3 – 14

Rain/Reign by Ann M. Martin (240) Aug 17-28

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4 Inspired Tech Solutions for Reluctant Readers | graphite Blog

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jdioguardi

Source: 4 Inspired Tech Solutions for Reluctant Readers | graphite Blog

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Summer Learning Loss Study: Can ‘Summer Slide’ Be Prevented?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by jdioguardi

Summer Learning Loss Study: Can ‘Summer Slide’ Be Prevented?.

I’ve been approached by a few parents recently about summer work for their child and whether or not I feel that children should have an “academic free” summer. Although I am a huge advocate of downtime and exploration, I do feel strongly that there needs to be a balance.

Our students have a very long summer vacation. Going from our rigorous academic schedule to a day long break can feel amazing at first, but after repetition it will have an effect. Something as simple as family book clubs can help be a bridge, or your child seeking a few hours a week with a tutor or small academic group could be the right fit for your family.

If you would like more information on summer suggestions, or want to pursue possible availability for either myself or another Hackley teacher to work with your child, please feel free to contact me! smacdonald@hackleyschool.org or (914) 366-2660

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Q&A: Raising Kids Who Want To Read : NPR Ed : NPR

Posted on April 6, 2015 by jdioguardi

Q&A: Raising Kids Who Want To Read : NPR Ed : NPR. Great interview with Daniel Willingham about his new book.

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Summer registration is open!

Posted on February 18, 2015 by jdioguardi

All of the Hackley summer programs are now available! Please click through to see the amazing classes that are running. The online book circles are under summer academics (page 30 of the catalogue) – I can’t wait to see who I get to read with this summer! Don’t forget that these classes are available to any child who would like to take them, regardless of whether they are a Hackley student or not.

 

 

 

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Psychology: Social-Emotional Learning & Learning to Read – Dr. Mark Greenberg

Posted on February 12, 2015 by jdioguardi

Psychology: Social-Emotional Learning & Learning to Read – Dr. Mark Greenberg.

Great information on understanding the link between emotion and cognition!

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Summer online reading

Posted on February 5, 2015 by jdioguardi

Hi there! I wanted to let you know that the books that will be used of our online literature circles have been chosen! They are…. (drumroll)

July 6th – July 17th Nightmares! By Jason Segel

July 20 – July 31 Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

August 3 – 14th Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan

August 17th – August 28th Rain/Reign by Ann M. Martin

The Hackley Summer Programs page will be up and running soon, with the details of all summer classes that will be offered. I look forward to reading with you over the summer! Please remember that the summer online literature classes are open to anyone – Hackley student or not – grades 2 to 5!

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