Resources From June 2022

Can kids enjoy the benefits of summer learning as much as they love a break from school?  These 10 benefits of summer learning show that summer learning should be an important part of every student’s summer vacation plans. Kids love summer break. Not having homework to complete at night and not having to get up […]

With final exams right around the corner, now is the perfect time for students to think about how effective their studying habits are. Let’s be honest—studying sessions tend to look like this:  Begin to study, Take a break to scroll through social media, Look for headphones, Get water, Go back to studying. However, most students […]

How many times as a parent have we heard: “This book is so BORING” or “This book is so OLD” or even “This book SUCKS”? All parents have likely heard one or more of these sentences from their child in regards to required school readings. It’s almost impossible for most students to reach the end […]

Studying for long-term memory is no easy feat. Developing top-tier studying skills takes time and practice.  We’ve all been there, there’s a big test this week, and we’ve all stayed up all night last night cramming all the information we need to remember to ace the test. Now it’s a week later, and we’re wondering […]

When it comes time to take during class or when studying, do you reach for a pen and paper, or do you reach for your laptop? One of the ways to better cement knowledge in your brain is to write your study notes by hand rather than type them. A simple change can make things […]

Note-taking is one of the most important skills for students to learn. Better note-taking skills lead to better studying skills. The two go hand-in-hand.  There are so many reasons why note-taking skills are important, but the biggest one is that taking notes helps students recall information that otherwise may have been lost.  Taking notes isn’t […]

Being successful with math isn’t always the easiest. Math can be overwhelming to some students. Luckily, math is the kind of language that always has an answer. If a new unit begins and students are still struggling to understand the concepts from the previous one, it becomes easy to fall behind. Math isn’t an inherited skill, […]

Most of us know that good nutrition habits benefit our bodies. But did you know that nutrition and learning are connected? From immunity, decreasing the risk of diseases, to improving sleep and caring for our nervous systems, healthy eating keeps the body performing at its best.  Nutrition and learning have a strong connection as well. […]

Spring is here! It’s the season of renewal, which makes it the perfect time to get organized! After a long winter, it is great to open the windows and let a fresh breeze in! Spring is the season for cleaning the house, decluttering, and feeling refreshed. Families can apply the same approach to school habits […]