Resources From April 2022

Achieving college and university success is more complicated than simply being accepted. There is a lot of pressure for teens to get into college and university. Planning for post-secondary involves many steps—the earlier you start planning, the better! Creating a plan in advance allows your child to prepare appropriately to avoid cramming in their last […]

Curiosity is the foundation of active learning. Thankfully, children come by both naturally with their imagination and inquisitive minds. They ask questions, seek understanding of the subject matter, and relate it to what they already know.  But often, once children start school, that curiosity that supports active learning starts to fade due to increased passive […]

The Information Age has brought remarkable advances in our technologies, from smartphones to electric cars. However, it also comes with a cost. Research shows that the increased use of technology negatively impacts reading habits and comprehension skills. We’re more likely to read information off a computer or mobile device, and we want the most important […]

Strong reading skills have an enormous impact on academic performance. Reading and literacy skills are the fundamental learning blocks for students. Without them, improving other school subjects can be difficult, and students can experience lifelong difficulties.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, learning difficulties have increased. Strong reading skills can help bridge learning gaps. But, what […]

Sleep habits are an essential part of learning. Studies show that sleep hours have a direct impact on academic performance. That’s why it is crucial to ensure children get a full night’s rest. After a long day learning at school, a good night’s sleep is key!  Sleep Promotes Brain Growth Children’s brains are in a […]

Unfortunately, school stress is something all students experience. For adults, stress management comes with experience—the more life throws at us, the more we adapt. Most adults have learned mechanisms to cope with stress over the years!  However, children handling stress presents challenges since their coping skills are not fully developed. Since school takes up a […]

When it comes to achieving anything in life, do you have the confidence that you’ll be able to persevere, or will you give up when it gets tough? How you answer the question reveals whether or not you have a fixed or growth mindset. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Over 30 years ago, psychologist Carol Dweck […]

Let’s be honest: we all struggle with staying attentive to a task every once in a while. Thanks to modern distractions such as cellphones, television, and the internet that are constantly testing our attention spans, it’s extremely easy to lose focus and get sidetracked. Albeit frustrating, getting distracted now and then won’t take away from […]

Most people think of study skills as something students use when studying for a test. But that is only half right: these key skills are for so much more than just tests! When used regularly, these techniques can help students learn and retain information better so that writing tests becomes less stressful. Beat Test Stress […]