Momentum in learning is essential. Ask any teacher how tough it is to reengage kids in the learning process at the beginning of each new school year, and you’ll begin to see the importance of summer reading. Understandably, kids need a break from the rigors of school during the summer, but putting reading on the…
9 Tips to Prevent a Summer Reading Slide
Summer Learning Activities to Keep Your Kids Engaged
Summer break gives children a chance to explore their world and learn outside the classroom, so take the time to plan fun, engaging activities and make this summer memorable. Here are some fun summer learning activities: 1. The Public Library Summer Reading Program Ahh…there’s nothing like curling up with some new books to make summer…
Is Your Child a Kinesthetic Learner? 5 Strategies to Boost Learning
Parents who take the time to understand their child’s primary learning style can help set them up for success both in and out of the classroom. Although children learn through a variety of senses, most have a primary learning style in which they absorb and retain information from one particular sense. Learning Styles The three…
Is Your Child an Auditory Learner? 5 Strategies to Boost Learning
One way parents can help their children succeed, particularly during their Pre-K–6th grade years, is to discover their primary learning style. Once a parent understands their child’s main learning style, they are able to provide valuable tools to help them learn. Most children learn through a variety of senses, yet have a primary learning style…
9 Helpful Tips for Parents of Visual Learners
Parents desire to give their children every opportunity to succeed in life. One way to help them, particularly during their Pre-K–12th grade years is to understand what their learning style is and provide suitable tools to help them learn. Most children learn through a variety of sensory modalities, yet have a primary learning style in…
Ever Wonder What Learning Style Your Child Is?
Have you ever noticed your child gravitating to learning by hearing, seeing, or participating in hands-on activities? Although most children learn from a combination of the three, each child has a primary learning style. Benefits of knowing your child’s learning style When you discover your child’s primary learning method, it will: Help your child learn…
Read Aloud Tips for Parents and Kids
The adventure of reading lasts a lifetime, and parents have the opportunity to launch that journey at home with their children. Snuggling up in a reading nook at home with your children and an engaging book can create a child’s lifetime love of learning and a platform for success. Building habits Amidst the busy, distracted…
7 New Year’s Resolutions for the Family
With the start of 2019 just around the corner, why not take the opportunity to create some meaningful new year’s resolutions as a family? Why not establish some attainable goals as a family and then celebrate your successes throughout the year? Here are some concepts to consider to help your family grow this year: Make…
How to Teach Our Kids to Be Grateful
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, parents are gathering ingredients for a festive feast filled with culinary delicacies and decadence. The chill of fall is in the air, and the pace of life is naturally picking up with the holidays just around the corner. During this busy time, it’s important to remember the purpose of…
8 Ways to Encourage Our Children To Be Kind
One of the wishes that parents have for their children is that they grow up to be kind and to be treated with kindness in return. Parents, if you’ve been thinking about ways to teach your kids to be kind, we have suggestions to help you start that journey. 1. Be kind yourself. It’s crucial…