Adults and kids alike look forward to the end of their day when they can go home, spend time with their family, enjoy food, and pursue their hobbies. But what if you are forced to stay in your home 24 … Continue reading →
As school jumps back into session, children are itching to do something fun on the weekends. The season of fall brings many new ideas and projects for you and your young child to try at home together, particularly ones that … Continue reading →
Summer break is here, and for some families, that means ROAD TRIP! Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a week-long excursion, anyone traveling with kids knows how important it is to have travel activities at the ready. After … Continue reading →
Everyone talks about the summer slide, but is it really a thing? A recent study called the NWEA RIT Scale Norms Study in 2015 estimated that students lose 20% to 50% of their school year gains as they grow older. … Continue reading →
As a teacher, I would often get questions from parents, such as “Is it really important for my kids to know their math facts quickly?” Yes, it really is. What so many of us forget is how much we use … Continue reading →
If your children are like mine, they open their holiday gifts in a frenzy of activity, spend two days playing with them, and then move on. Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving with fun educational stocking stuffers that … Continue reading →
Homework is a pain point for children and parents. Although frustrating, homework is assigned by teachers and schools as a teaching tool to review concepts your child has learned in class. It also teaches your child how to organize, process, … Continue reading →
Homework can be a struggle if you are constantly running from one activity to another after school. Whether you are headed to afterschool sports activities, music lessons for a sibling, or errands, a portable homework station will give your children … Continue reading →
Teach your child to read by introducing phonics games and reading activities at home. Phonics plays an important role in teaching children to read. It helps children understand that certain letter combinations make specific sounds. Once children understand a specific … Continue reading →
STEM education encourages children to connect information about the world around them and promotes integrated thinking practices in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. While practicing STEM, children learn how to be investigators, creative thinkers, and problem solvers. … Continue reading →