Table of Contents
Foreword by Goldie Hawn
Introduction
How to Use This Book
PART I: Building Better Brains
Chapter 1: The Science behind Better Learning
Chapter 2: Your Child's Learning Strengths: Discovering Intelligence and Learning Styles
PART II: Reading
Chapter 3: Laying the Foundation for Reading Success (Ages 3–8)
Chapter 4: Strategies for Oral Reading Success (Ages 4–8)
Chapter 5: Building and Enriching Vocabulary (Ages 7–11)
Chapter 6: Reading Comprehension (Ages 7–11)
Chapter 7: Reading Motivation Strategies (Ages 7–11)
Chapter 8: Test Preparation Strategies: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (Ages 7–12)
PART III: Math
Chapter 9: Your Child Can Thrive Despite a Failing Math System (All Ages)
Chapter 10: Targeting Your Child's Math Readiness Level (All Ages)
Chapter 11: Brain-Based Solutions for Math Challenges (All Ages)
Chapter 12: Building Math Mastery: Key Topics (All Ages)
Chapter 13: Math Motivation Strategies (All Ages)
Chapter 14: Test Preparation Strategies: Math (All Ages)
PART IV: Social Studies and Science
Chapter 15: Igniting Interest in Science and Social Studies (All Ages)
Chapter 16: Social Studies beyond the Classroom (All Ages)
Chapter 17: Science beyond the Classroom (All Ages)
Chapter 18: Strengthen Study Skills in Science and Social Studies (Ages 8–12)
Chapter 19: Long-Term Report and Project Planning in Science and History (Ages 8–12)
Chapter 20: Brain-Friendly Strategies for Test Preparation (All Ages)
Conclusion
Glossary
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author