Understanding Literacy and Your Child
Literacy. It’s a term that we are all familiar with, but what does it really mean? We all know that literacy is the ability to read and write. But literacy is also so much more than that… Literacy is: Understanding Knowledge Fluency Capability Growth Success in life Literacy skills help us understand context and meaning […] […]
Check Your Tech
Last week we shared some tech stats and spoke about some of the ways heavy tech use can affect students, so we thought we’d follow up with two handy checklists to help every family check their tech use, and stay safe online. Parent Checklist Student Checklist […]
Three Technology Statistics You Need to Know
How many tech devices do you have in your home? While technology allows for some incredible learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom and helps us connect, create, and access information in ways that were seemingly impossible only a short time ago, it’s important for students and parents to be aware of how tech […] […]
Why is my child getting bad grades and what can I do about it?
Bad grades in school can be caused by any number of problem areas (and sometimes more than one). Being able to pinpoint the issue(s) is the first step to fixing it. Here’s the 8 trouble spots we notice that negatively impact learning; the good news is, we can help with every single one of them! […] […]
Homework’s Here. What’s Your Plan?
While many students and parents would rejoice to have no more homework, the reality is it’s here to stay. Homework planning is essential. So What’s Your Family’s Homework Plan? Creating a habit around homework is essential to getting work done on time, eliminating stress and frustration, and balancing schoolwork with other activities. Here’s a synopsis […] […]
5 Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn at Home
Learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms. Learning is an ongoing process that happens 24/7 (yes, your brain even keeps working when you’re asleep!) and there are tons of fun ways to help children learn when they’re not in school. Evenings, weekends, holidays—they all offer families great opportunities to spend time together, have fun, and continue […] […]
No More Homework?
AImagine this scenario: It’s parent-teacher night at your child school? Besides the usual getting-to-know-you conversation, the teacher(s) all have some news about how they will help your child learn. Their strategy? No homework. While this certainly would be welcome news to students, the reaction from parents seems to be split. Would you rejoice knowing the […] […]
The #1 Way to Get Organized
School is back in session and students everywhere are starting fresh with optimism of being better organized and getting better grades this school year. One surefire way to stay organized is utilizing a tool that almost every school offers: an agenda. Don’t stuff it at the bottom of your locker or backpack or leave it […] […]
Mommy Gearest Review of Oxford Learning
As part of our back-to-school campaign we teamed up with Andrea from the review blog Mommy Gearest to help her son prepare for Grade One and the school year ahead. Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to refresh or develop their skills and get on track for the school year. A couple […] […]
Back-to-School Checklist
It’s that time of year again! Summer (sadly) is on its way out and September is right around the corner. Making this school year better than last can start even before the first bell on the first day. Check out our back-to-school checklist for a number of ways to get ready for the new year. […] […]