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Choosing the right curriculum for your homeschooling can be overwhelming. With so many options available, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that a certain program or approach is the key to success. However, while curriculum is important, it’s not the most critical factor in ensuring your child’s educational success. Personalized Learning in ...

Summer vacation is often viewed as a time to relax, unwind, and take a break from academic studies. However, research has shown that extended periods of time away from learning can lead to a phenomenon known as the “summer slide,” where students can lose months of academic progress. However, that doesn’t mean they need to ...

Summer is busy. You’re out of the grind of the school year, but travel, sports, camps, and pool days quickly fill your schedule. So why should you add one more thing to your plate and force your family through a summer reading plan? There are actually more benefits to this practice than you may realize! ...

As we age, cognitive decline becomes a reality for many of us. However, there are steps we can take to help maintain our cognitive abilities as we grow older. Here are some research-based methods to prevent cognitive decline and maintain independence, mental sharpness, and memory: Exercise regularly Exercise has been shown to have a positive ...

As a parent, you want your child to start school with confidence and the necessary skills to succeed. School readiness goes beyond the ability to recite the alphabet or count to 10. A child’s readiness to learn is influenced by their cognitive development, which includes skills such as attention, memory, language, and problem-solving. Taking a ...

As the school year comes to a close and summer break approaches, it’s important to think about ways to keep students engaged in learning during their time off. According to research, students can lose between 25-30% of their school year learning during the summer months, a phenomenon known as the “summer slide.” Fortunately, there are ...

Spelling struggles are extremely common. The English language doesn’t do us any favors with its abundance of spelling “rules” and exceptions, but for kids especially, grasping accurate and confident spelling skills can feel unreachable. While in the digital age most spelling mistakes are fixed by autocorrect or that squiggly red line that pops up under ...

Especially during seasons when there’s anticipation about what’s coming next or when school feels overwhelming, it can be hard to keep kids engaged in their work. Motivation is something that is difficult to teach. It really has to come from within in order to be effective, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless to get your ...

Individuals with autism experience the world in unique ways. The spectrum of experiences for individuals with ASD encompasses a wide variety of skills, needs, strengths, and weaknesses. While these unique perspectives are beneficial in some areas of life, individuals with autism often struggle in mainstream classrooms, relationships, and workplaces. One of the ways to address ...

Math is one of those dividing forces in our world… either you love it or you don’t. You’re a “math person” or you’re not. Helping kids develop math confidence is so important so they begin to not fear this subject, and games are a great way to do that! Math games are a low pressure ...