Posts from 2012

Ever checked to see if your student is doing their homework only to find them listening to music, chatting on their phone, checking their social media sites and doing their homework at the same time?Multitasking is the new reality that most teens have grown...

As Christmas approaches, elementary school tutor Lauren Wood has a wealth of Christmas-themed books which she leaves lying around the house. All the younger students who visit eagerly read them in anticipation of the big day. “It’s a great way to...

The holiday season is an especially fun time for students, but parents might be scrambling for things to keep them occupied over the holiday break. Keeping their brains busy is a great way to keep them mentally prepared for the new term. Writing thanks you...

It’s difficult to define exactly what ‘gifted’ is. In the U.S., gifted children are seen as those who have the potential to perform exceptionally in five areas: general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creative or productive thinking,...

Your student’s teacher is a trained professional. They are the best possible people to recognize learning styles, social issues, learning difficulties, special talents and a wealth of other aspects associated with education. Your teachers have years of...

Create an amazing attraction for your students and their friends this Halloween. You can turn your home into a spine-tingling haunted house for under $30 by using recycled goods. This is also a great way to reduce the carbon footprint of your Halloween and...

The best Halloween costumes are those that require some thought and effort. Home-made costumes show imagination, creativity and pizzazz. Here are some really great Halloween costumes that utilize recycled items. This helps to keep costs down and is kinder to...

Even with modern technology so prevalent, good handwriting is still an important skill to have at any age! Here are some tips on how to have neat, legible handwriting.Why is handwriting still important? Students may be curious why handwriting is important in...

Over the summer vacations, parents tend to give students more freedom, especially when it comes to routines. If your student is starting a new elementary school or just a new grade, there are ways for you to mitigate the negative impact of the back-to-school...

So you and your kids are all pretty tired of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but you have very little time in the mornings and with all your other responsibilities, you just don’t have the energy to think about school lunches. What you need is a...