The Most Important Academic Year Is…
When considering the most important academic year in a child’s academic journey, many people may assume it’s the first year of high school or high school when university preparation kicks into high gear or even the final year of university as students prepare to enter the workforce. Surprisingly, the most critical year is much earlier […] […]
Understanding Literacy and Your Child
Literacy. It’s a term that we are all familiar with, but what does it really mean? We all know that literacy is the ability to read and write. But literacy is also so much more than that… Literacy is: Understanding Knowledge Fluency Capability Growth Success in life Literacy skills help us understand context and meaning […] […]
Why is my child getting bad grades and what can I do about it?
Bad grades in school can be caused by any number of problem areas (and sometimes more than one). Being able to pinpoint the issue(s) is the first step to fixing it. Here’s the 8 trouble spots we notice that negatively impact learning; the good news is, we can help with every single one of them! […] […]
5 Literacy Activities for Young Learners
Many parents ask “how can I help my young child become a book lover?” or “what are some ways my child can improve his/her language skills?” Everyone knows literacy is an essential skill for school success, and no parent wants his/her child to fall behind right from the get go. But it doesn’t have to […] […]
5 Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn at Home
Learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms. Learning is an ongoing process that happens 24/7 (yes, your brain even keeps working when you’re asleep!) and there are tons of fun ways to help children learn when they’re not in school. Evenings, weekends, holidays—they all offer families great opportunities to spend time together, have fun, and continue […] […]
No More Homework?
AImagine this scenario: It’s parent-teacher night at your child school? Besides the usual getting-to-know-you conversation, the teacher(s) all have some news about how they will help your child learn. Their strategy? No homework. While this certainly would be welcome news to students, the reaction from parents seems to be split. Would you rejoice knowing the […] […]
Back-to-School Checklist
It’s that time of year again! Summer (sadly) is on its way out and September is right around the corner. Making this school year better than last can start even before the first bell on the first day. Check out our back-to-school checklist for a number of ways to get ready for the new year. […] […]
Reading in a Digital Age
Where do books fit in the age of technology? With the amount of time children spend online, are books becoming a thing of the past? Are students giving up on reading for pleasure, or are they just doing so in a different way? An article by Edutopia.org outlines concerns from educators suggesting that students are […] […]
Kids Are Born Curious. So Parents, Get Out Of Their Way
“We spend the first year of a child’s life teaching it to walk and talk and the rest of its life to shut up and sit down. There’s something wrong there.” Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how adults can get in the way of children’s learning by trying to impose order and rules when […] […]
Reluctant Readers to Book Worms: Tricky Tips to Making Any Kid a Reader
Reading is an important life-long skill. And, developing strong reading habits from an early age sets the stage for continued good reading habits throughout life. These are the simple facts. But, even if we know WHY reading skills are important to develop from a young age, often the process of getting kids to become enthusiastic […] […]