As an educator, it is always interesting to read a novel with your students and then watch the corresponding film that was made from the book. Besides helping the students visualize what they read better, it also is fun to …
Before you write them off as corny or cheesy, consider the power of affirmations and positive talk and the effect it can have on young people. Whether you create an affirmations bulletin board or simply share them verbally with your students, these …
Summer is in full swing and is approaching the halfway mark in the next couple weeks. By this time, your child might be suffering from a bit of summer boredom. It may sound crazy, but they can get tired …
Response to Intervention (RTI) programs are offered in almost all school districts in the United States. It is a program that is intended to support children who are falling behind in certain subjects. RTI originally began with reading interventions, but since …
Recent studies completed in the last couple years about health and fitness have shown that Americans are leading the way in something. However, it is not something all of us should be proud of. We are the fattest nation in …
Reading, writing, and arithmetic are obviously important subjects. So, too, are science, history, and all the other required courses that students take throughout their academic careers. But what are some of the indelible skills we can teach our students: the …
This week we chatted with Kallie Haas, who is one of our math and ACT/SAT test prep tutors. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in Des Plaines, IL, then attended Ball State University (Muncie, IN) for my undergraduate …
It can be a daunting proposition—more school, more papers and reading, and assignments. But getting a master’s degree can also provide new and exciting opportunities. However, returning to school is not a decision to be taken lightly. Below, we will …
Health and fitness is something that needs to be taught in every classroom across the country. Teachers need to start educating the students, and sometimes themselves, on just what it means to eat a balanced diet and also get exercise …
It’s graduation season, and this most exciting of milestones for the high school and college grad is full of excitement, anticipation, and relief. Amidst all the feelings, though, we can sometimes get wrapped up in emotion and forget to enjoy …