Does my child need a tutor?
It’s a month plus into the school year, and your child is probably settling into a homework routine. But what if you’ve read the homework tips, and tried them all out, and that homework time is less of a routine, and more of a headache? Does this mean that your child might need a tutor? […] […]
The Homework Debate – Is It Time to Get Rid of Homework?
Why should students not have homework? Where do you stand on the homework issue? You may have noticed that there is a lot of talk surrounding the topic of Homework. A number of books have recently appeared criticizing homework claiming that kids gain nothing from doing the tons of homework they are assigned. Some even […] […]
Make the Homework Hour Happy Hour: Top 10 Tips
At one point or another we all have to pitch in a little bit to help our children complete their homework. Whether it’s going to the library with your daughter to get research materials, explaining fractions to your son, or quizzing them before the big test, we all want to be supportive and helpful. And […] […]
Knapsacks, Rucksacks, Backpacks and Schoolbags for Back-to-School
A new school year is here! And with the new school year comes new school gear… like new clothes, new binders and new backpacks. But did you know that choosing a backpack should not be made on the basis of style alone? In fact, backpacks should be considered more like sports equipment – in order […] […]
It’s back-to-school time again!
Here are some tips to make the first days back run smoothly: Start waking up early. We know, it’s the last weekend of the summer — who wants to set the alarm clock? Establishing a wake-up time will alleviate the morning rush, and prevent the afternoon lag in energy. Start picking out clothes the night […] […]
Beginning of the school year… and beyond – a letter from a parent
Another letter from a parent of an Oxford Learning student. The new school year is almost here and now is the time to give some thought to strategies to ensure your child has the best school start possible. Dear Oxford Learning teachers, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you wonderful […] […]
Summer Camps for the Brain
Your child’s arms will have fun this summer: fishing, flying kites, holding a baseball bat, and tossing beach balls. So will his legs: running through grass, walking on sand, kicking a soccer ball, or swimming in the pool. But what about his brain? How will your child’s brain stay active this summer? And why is […] […]
Surviving your child’s group project
It’s inevitable that your child will be involved in a group project at least once during his/her schooling. Unfortunately, it’s also inevitable that once a group project is assigned, not everyone will do their part, causing stress for all those involved. In the interest of arriving at a result that everyone can be proud of, […] […]
Listening Tips for Parents and Kids
“Why don’t you listen to me?” It’s a lament that’s often heard from children and their parents. Effective communication helps kids and parents develop confidence, self-esteem, and achieve good relationships with other people. Here are some tips from Oxford Learning on getting everyone in your family to listen: Teach your child to listen. Gently touch […] […]
How to take great notes in class
Better studying begins by being able to take good notes in class to study from in the first place. Here are 11 tips to make your child a more efficient note taker. Sit front and center Encourage your child to sit near the front and middle of the classroom or lecture hall. Fewer distractions occur […] […]