Western Slope and Vail Valley Assessments and Educational Consultants

04/01/2020

Want to get away? Try these fun family field trips!

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03/17/2020

Here is another site to look at which has so many resources: Netflix educational learning shows, and Amazon educational prime shows, project based learning ideas, educational games, top math sites for online learning and even ideas on how Alexa can help! Remember to make learning meaningful, fun and purposeful. Set up a schedule with your child and look at project based learning which focuses on inquiry learning and enhances curiosity for your child which invigorates everyone!

WeAreTeachers celebrates educators with classroom ideas, "helpline" advice, inspiration and laughs every day. Why? Because teachers are AWESOME!

03/16/2020

Here are some resources of how to make the most of this free time with your child so it is productive, meaningful, and memorable.

Https://www.learningreviews.com/project-based-learning-lesson-plans-examples-resources

Math, geography, literacy, science. Free resources for elementary schools, kindergarten and grade 1 2 3 4 5. Educational games for in the classroom. Ready for interactive whiteboard and smartboard.

12/02/2019

Dear All Moms and Dads,
You are not alone in the middle of the night.

https://daily.shared.com/parents-still-lose-sleep-worrying-about-adult-children-study?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1575045055

08/19/2019

A little spin on the old stand by question of "How was your day?"

06/08/2019

The days can be long in summer but the years are short. Here is to creating memories for those long days.

A huge list of kid friendly summer activities, most of which are FREE! Keep your kids occupied and entertained this summer with just a little planning.

05/21/2019

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/opinion/letters/admission-tests-disability-accommodation.amp.html

A mother writes that accommodation levels the playing field.

05/08/2019

This says it all..

04/26/2019

Are you wondering what your child's strengths are or why they have not achieved to their capacity? Look no further as we can answer these questions with a cognitive and achievement assessment coupled with a strengths based and career inventory.
Interested in more information about our services and how we can help your child thrive?
Email us Western Slope Educational Consultants at [email protected] or Vail Valley Educational Assessments at [email protected]

04/26/2019

This is a reminder of the importance of grit.

https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tedspread

04/13/2019

Here is a little something for everyone to watch and share. The name of the video is Look Up. Compliments of a teacher who showed this to her students. I observed the lesson which was on belonging and it was powerful. Enjoy.

Look Up Short Films Look Up – A spoken word film for an online generation. ‘Look Up’ is a lesson taught to us through a love story, in a world where we continue to find ways to make it easier for us to connect with one another, but always results in us spending more time alone. Written, Perfor...

03/20/2019

https://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/top-15-mistakes-to-avoid-in-choosing-a-college

It is almost near that time of the year! Here are some reminders when selecting your next home for the next 4 years.

Avoid these 15 most common mistakes students make in choosing colleges and you'll be on the path to your dream school in no time!