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Aug 1, 2021

Is Your Student Scattered? How Executive Functioning Skills Will Help

Do you have a student who struggles with organization or time management? Developing their executive function skills is likely the answer! Read on to find out more.

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Aug 1, 2021
Is Your Student Scattered? How Executive Functioning Skills Will Help
Executive Skills
Do you have a student who struggles with organization or time management? Developing their executive function skills is likely the answer! Read on to find out more. To understand how executive functioning skills develop, it’s important to first identify ...
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Jul 26, 2021
Preparing for Back to School: Top 5 Reasons to Work With A Private Tutor
One-to-one tutoring
1. Personalized education. Part of what makes private tutoring so effective is that the process is catered to each individual student’s strengths and challenges. As we’ve discussed on our blogs before, students all have different learning styles – some ...
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Jul 18, 2021
Volunteer Opportunities That Look Great On Any College Application
College Application Tips
It’s no secret that colleges look favorably upon extra-curricular activities and community service when reviewing applicants. To help your student get the upper edge, here are our tips! Consistency. When it comes down to it, consistency is going to be the ...
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Jul 11, 2021
Open Ended Questions to Inspire Your Child’s Curiosity
Inspiration
Open ended questions are a fantastic way to engage children in conversation. Here are some tips on phrasing questions to spark your child’s curiosity! When formulating open ended questions, it’s best to keep this guideline in mind: if the question can be ...
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Jul 4, 2021
How to Help Your Child Develop Strong Leadership Skills
Parenting Advice
Strong leadership skills are linked to overall confidence, personal motivation, and one’s ability to “take the initiative.” Here’s how to help your child develop strong leadership skills! 1. Encourage them to get involved in volunteer work. If your student ...
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Jun 28, 2021
Why Learning Gaps Are A Problem and How to Fix Them
Parenting Advice
Students often experience gaps in their learning when a particular concept or subject taught in school was not fully understood. Here’s why learning gaps are a problem – and how to fix them! When talking about learning gaps, it’s important to understand ...
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Jun 20, 2021
5 Fascinating Facts About the 1969 Moon Landing For Kids
Inspiration
Next month is the 52nd anniversary of the famous Apollo moon landing that occurred on July 20, 1969. To inspire students to dive into history, here are some fascinating facts about the moon landing! 1. Three astronauts went on the mission, but only two ...
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Jun 14, 2021
Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School: The Biggest Changes Your Child Needs to Prepare For
Middle School
The move from elementary to middle school is an exciting time in any student’s life, but this transitional period can also be stressful. Here are the biggest changes your child needs to prepare for! 1. Class formats. The actual format of a school day’s ...
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Jun 6, 2021
4 Creative Ways To Get Your Student Interested In History
Inspiration
Today is the 77th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6th, 1944 – often considered a turning point in World War II. In honor and remembrance of this significant day, here are 4 creative ways to get your student interested in ...
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