ABCs of School Success, The: Tips, Checklists, and Strategies for Equipping Your Child [Paperback]

Wesley Sharpe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

A quality education begins at home. The ABCs of School Success shows parents how they can prepare their children to get the most out of their education. Wesley Sharpe gives concerned parents practical strategies for building a child's attitude, principles, and values. He covers all aspects of schooling, including • making learning fun • encouraging creativity • being sensitive to school phobia • taking charge of a child with ADHD • special education • home schooling • and more With sidebars, quizzes, tables, and exercises, this book is the perfect toolkit to help children reach their full potential.

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Help your child reach his or her potential in school. Whether your child loves to learn or struggles in school, you can help him or her get the most out of education. In an easy-to-use format, Wesley Sharpe offers you valuable tips, checklists, and strategies for •Discovering your child's learning style •Utilizing homework strategies •Promoting creative thinking •Teaching family values In addition, get suggestions on •Maintaining safety from bullies and on the Internet •Taking charge of ADHD •Recognizing and treating childhood depression •Dealing with school phobia •Contemplating homeschooling •Considering special education If you're looking for a quick and easy way to find practical information that will help your child succeed in school, look no further! The ABCs of School Success is the resource that takes the mystery out of education and makes school a positive experience for your child. "Sharpe mines his experience to create this comprehensive guide for parents seeking guidance on all aspects of their children's academic experience, from homeschooling to safety to discipline to the instilling of social and spiritual values."--Barbara Gardner, PhD, author of Jesus and the Single Mother "Well-researched and documented. With its interactive format, The ABCs of School Success should be every parent's companion for helping his or her child achieve school success. I recommend it."--Brenda Nixon, MA, child behavior specialist, speaker, and author "This is an excellent, easy-to-read reference book for busy parents and for those who want to see their children enjoy school and learning."--Max Jerman, PhD, educator "Finally, a comprehensive book on education written for busy parents in the real world!"--Nancy Sebastian Meyer, national speaker, educator, and homeschool consultant; author of Spiritually Single Moms

About the Author

Wesley Sharpe (EdD, University of the Pacific) has been a school psychologist for over 30 years. He is the author of Growing Creative Kids and lives in Fort Bragg, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080073226X
• ISBN-13: 978-0800732264
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,860,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Get it for the book lists!, June 25, 2009

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This review is from: ABCs of School Success, The: Tips, Checklists, and Strategies for Equipping Your Child (Paperback)

I was able to read this book in 2 days. It's is very easy to read and the author has a nice conversationaly tone.

The best part of this book are the book lists (kid's books, where you or your child can read together) which will help the child understand math (pg 18), emotions (pg 41) and values (pg 177).

He doesn't critize specific methods of schooling, but provide information on the different types of schooling and students and have checklists to help the reader determine what is best for their needs.

I didn't give a 5 star because I felt he could have gone more on bullying at school. He presents what is happening now (at school and on cyberspace) but what can we do as parents and as school officals? He does suggest having family rules set for the child, but that doesn't solve the bigger picture of why $$$ are misplaced, name calling, etc.