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Who are Auditory Learners? Auditory learners learn best through hearing information. They tend to remember things that have been said to them better than information presented in charts, diagrams, and in print. Note: While the ideas below are geared towards the strengths of auditory learners, this information can be beneficial for all learners.   Study Strategies for… Continue reading →

Walking through the mall, huddled around their lockers, even sitting on the couch, students are glued to their cellphones. Whether they are minimizing their thoughts into 140 characters or less on Twitter, or actively engaged in a group text message, young people flex their writing muscles consistently throughout the day.   Next time you see your son… Continue reading →

Let’s start with the basics. For some students, math isn’t easy. I teach physics and see  a lot of math phobia and anxiety. I have also found a common theme: most of the students I teach learn math a different way than how they have been taught. At some point, they throw up their hands, put up their virtual “I just… Continue reading →

What captures your attention? Have you ever been so engaged in something that you could spend hours focusing on it? Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle in schools when, often, there are no adaptations to engage their fluid minds. Often it takes a special approach to reach students who experience hyperactivity. However, academics agree that ADHD does… Continue reading →

Are you trying to find the next great read for your student? These tools can help you find the perfect book to encourage a love of reading.   Scholastic Book Wizard: Search for All Books Grade levels 1.0* to 12.9   Is your first grader all about alligators? Does your middle schooler eat, sleep and breathe… Continue reading →

Schoolwork can become a much-dreaded task when each assignment takes twice as long as it should to complete. Due to constant distractions, children who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) frequently find themselves spending much more time on schoolwork than their peers. This extra effort often agitates students and demotivates them from attempting… Continue reading →

Art programs are growing in popularity in more school districts across the country. Discoveries in childhood mental development say that practicing arts has several benefits. Art enhances neural pathways that enhance muscular coordination, emotional intelligence, confidence, and physical well-being (2). Educators now implement a myriad of artistic methods in subjects from American History to Math! And the results have been remarkable!   Music and… Continue reading →

The new school year is still a few weeks away, but now is a great time to start thinking about your student’s study space so they can hit the ground running. A dedicated study space and a study routine helps cue your mind and your body that it’s time to study. Think about these things when planning… Continue reading →

The countdown to the SAT and ACT begins next week! Students need as much time as possible to practice the new SAT, which was only recently updated this year. The worst thing to do is wait until the last minute to start studying: cramming is never effective! If your child needs help studying or taking notes, we’ll provide tutors who… Continue reading →

What is Reggio Emilia? Reggio Emilia is an early childhood and primary educational approach championed by Loris Malaguzzi of Reggio Emilia, Italy just after World War II. The approach asks parents and teachers to recognize children as “rich in potential, driven by the power of wanting to grow” (Wurm, 2005). Children exhibit a desire to grow. Children are naturally curious questioners… Continue reading →