For most people, learning has always been a visual process. You look at the board, you read the textbook, you write the reports. In early learning, it’s common to incorporate kinesthetic methods, such as different textures and manipulatives. (Even high school students learn kinesthetically through labs.) As students go on to college, there is a tendency for a lot of …
Summer Reading Tip #2 — Make a Floor Pillow
Kids and teens will come up with all sorts of reasons why they cannot read: “It’s boring.” “I’d rather be outside.” “I want to do something more fun.” Rather than fighting to convince them to read, find a way to make reading a special experience. Here’s a fun way to make reading enjoyable — make a Floor Pillow together! DIY Roundup compiled …
Coming This School Year…the New SAT!
For years, high school students have spent countless hours preparing for the SAT and the ACT tests. These tests are required by colleges and universities as part of determining whether a student will be admitted to their school. Some schools require one or the other, while a few require both. These cumulative tests asses a student’s knowledge in many subjects, but …
Take Time to Unplug
Summer vacation is in full swing. Kids have more time on their hands to do the things that they enjoy – like playing Minecraft and video games, texting friends, or watching episodes of their latest TV show. An infographic created from a 2012 study by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention found that students ages 11 – 14 nearly …
Summer Reading Tip #1 — Make it a Game!
You can find books anywhere you look — stores, libraries, classrooms, even online. But even with millions of title to choose from, sometimes it can still be difficult to get your student to sit down and read. Try this trick this summer — play Summer Reading Bingo! My Sister’s Suitcase posted this cute and customizable reading Bingo card on their blog: …
Parents, Use this Survey to Wrap Up the School Year!
As the school year approaches, teachers may offer advice to parents on how to help their student prepare for the fall. Parents may also stop and reflect on the school years and things that could have been improved upon. Your student’s teacher may suggest some additional math practice over the break. You may think that your student should have spent more time …
Five Solid Study Tips for the Finals
The beach…sun…swimming…hanging out… While you’re probably day dreaming already about summer vacation, the reality is that first you have to face final exams. But taking your final exams does not have to be so stressful. Here are five solid study tips to help you surf right through your final exams! 1. Plan your time wisely! Figure out which …
A Little Love Goes a Long Way
Every person in the world – no matter their age, race, religion, gender, sexuality, or income — has the right to a quality education. Sadly, for some people, that right is not that simple. According to a 2013 article by Education Week, “1.8 million young adults ages 16-21 are neither enrolled in school nor have completed a high school education.” …
Test Taking Anxiety – Part Four: Test Taking Tips
This is the last installment in our four-part series on test taking anxiety. I certainly hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. If you have any suggestions for future series topics, please let me know! You have finally arrived – the day of the test! While you may feel like your …
Test Taking Anxiety – Part Three: Pre-Test Taking Techniques
Welcome to part three of our series on test taking anxiety. The first two parts were addressed to the parents and educators. These last two sections are addressed directly to the student. In this post, we will discuss effective study habits and techniques to help before the test. Remember to subscribe to the blog — the last post will be …