If you’re a high school or college student, you’re just about at the halfway mark of the school year. First off, congrats—you’re almost there! Secondly, let’s talk about how to keep yourself going for round 2. It’s easy, especially at …
Every teacher has encountered students announcing they did absolutely no reading or learning during winter break. They usually say this with a smile, as if their confession is meant to hurt our souls as teachers. The truly bad news is …
Fun AND educational activities?! Where? Below is a list of fun spots throughout Chicagoland that will not only engage your children with fun and excitement, but will also teach them something without them even knowing it! Kohls Children’s Museum Kohls …
It is a well-known fact that children learn faster than adults. Kids have an amazing grasping power and a curiosity to learn that makes them better attuned to absorb knowledge as compared to grown-ups. We constantly push our children at …
WHERE you study may be as important as HOW or WHAT you study: in fact, numerous studies have revealed that study location directly impacts your ability to remember information. While it is not always possible to get to a library …
Everyone faces the ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ syndrome. However, only very few of us are able to beat and get things done when they’re supposed to. The human brain is factory programmed to consider near term rewards more desirable than …
Happy Pi Day! Check out the website below to learn more about the number pi. Pi Day Pi Day: A Number of Things to Know Pi Day Events, Activities and History Find Your Birthday Hidden in Pi 30 Amazing Facts …
When we think extracurricular, we often immediately think sports. While playing sports is obviously a good thing, it’s important to remember that it is not the end-all-be-all when it comes to extracurricular options. There are, in fact, a plethora of …
Though not a high school staple like math or English, psychology is becoming more and more popular as an elective for high school students. In fact, according to data from the College Board, more students sit for the AP Psychology …
I remember starting high school and how nervous I was because I didn’t know what to expect. Luckily, I had older siblings and friends with older siblings that were at the high school and helped show us around and made …