Whether you are a parent or an educator, it is essential to keep the kids reading through the summer. Summer learning loss is a real thing, and if your child does not pick up many books during these next few …
There are plenty of misconceptions about tutoring that should be put to rest for all students’ benefit. Working one-on-one or in a small group with a knowledgeable tutor is something all kids should experience if they have the opportunity. Here …
The United States is facing a health condition just as alarming as COVID. However, the media is not paying any attention to it at the moment. Nearly 40 percent of all adults in the U.S. are classified as clinically …
Have you ever traveled to a foreign country where they speak a different language than those you are familiar with? Just trying to order a simple meal can be an adventure. We tend to nod our heads and point at …
Coming from a family of eleven, we often found it challenging to make ends meet throughout the year. Families who don’t have adequate finances for many of the things that other families take for granted are areas in children’s lives …
I’ve always dreamt of being able to sit down at the piano and pound away on the ivories while sounding even just a little bit like Jerry Lee Lewis. Unfortunately, no matter how many instruments I have tried to learn, …
Some individual students can review something once and recall it weeks later without any assistance. On the other hand, plenty of students need to find specific strategies that could work for them. Just because a student is currently struggling does …
I taught primary students in elementary school for close to a decade. Being the only male elementary teacher in the school district, I may have noticed a few things that others did not. For instance, young kids can often say something in …
As an educator of 15 years and another 10 years spent working in adoption respite helping children manage the circumstances life had dealt them, I realized something true across the board. Most times in life, the only difference between …
Learning a second language can help your cognitive skills. Not only does it open up a new world to the person as they know more about the customs and traditions associated with the new language. Also, speaking a different language …