Summer vacation is fast approaching. How do you balance summer fun with enrichment for your children? This blog presents some ideas on keeping learning alive over the summer months. Let’s start with the facts on summer learning loss: All young … Continue reading →

If you’re planning a “staycation” this year for spring break, here are 10 things you can do with your child: 1. Camp in the backyard. Set up a campsite in your backyard, including a tent, eating area, and chairs for … Continue reading →

Between March and June, millions of students across the country will take some form of a standardized test before the school year ends. Whether your child is in a school that has chosen the new online tests to support Common … Continue reading →

A co-worker asked if I was doing a leprechaun trap with my children. After I looked puzzled, she explained it to me. Create a trap for your leprechaun. He can be lured by rainbows, potatoes, shiny objects like coins and … Continue reading →

The question “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” may have crossed your mind more than once if you have a four- or five-year-old child. These five tips will help prepare your child for kindergarten. 1.     Develop reading comprehension. In addition … Continue reading →

The celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday kicks off the annual Read Across America Day in March. As a mother, I enjoy reading with my children and have many fond memories of Dr. Seuss stories in my children’s lives. It wasn’t that long … Continue reading →