Nana

avatar Nana is a retired school teacher with 35 years of classroom experience. She holds BA and MEd degrees from Tufts University, and a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant certificate from William Paterson University. Her experience includes teaching 2nd through 8th grade in public and private schools. She currently tutors children with varying degrees of need, ranging from children on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities to children needing specific subject help. She also works with children on their study skills, academic organizational skills and test- taking skills. Have a question? Send Nana an email!


Summer Reading Tips

Photo Credits Mom For A Deal

Many great, fun ideas come from teachers who love what they do. These ideas about summer reading come from an elementary teacher who thinks it is a great idea to give kids books rather than candy for Halloween. She always has hundreds of kids come by her house every year. Obviously, this is one...
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Three Math Puzzles for Your Kids

Math Puzzles for Kids

Try these math puzzles with your kids! They are fun and give your kids an opportunity to practice their basic math skills. 1. I Can Guess Your Age This puzzle is best done with a pair of friends. Take turns and each friend do it once to get the math practice. 1. Child 1...
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Help Your Kids Learn How to Take a Test

Help Your Kids Learn How to Take a Test

How many times have you heard a parent say that one or more of their children never does well on standardized tests? Standardized tests are a rotten fact of life for many school-aged children. While they do serve a purpose, standardized tests often do not provide a full story of what a child is capable...
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Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
Lao Tzu

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