Making Holidays Memorable and Educational
Big tests and school projects often catch students off guard after winter break. Here are eight ways to keep the holidays memorable and educational- while setting students up for success in the New Year.
Motivation
Spring Fever: Overcoming Low Motivation and Missed Assignments
Spring fever leaves students with little motivation at the end of a long school year! Learn a simple solution to get kids back on track.
Summer Tutoring: What I Gained From Staying Academically Active
The year was 1979. Rod Stewart and Peaches and Herb were topping the charts, and there I was staring blankly at my math test, feeling lost. Although I should have been able to do two-digit long division, I really couldn’t. It all seemed so complicated and I froze. The fourth grade was coming to an … Read more
The Problem with IQ Tests
IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tests have been the litmus test for intelligence for the last century. There is no single “IQ test,” and each test only measures certain aspects of intelligence.
The Real Reason Your Child Procrastinates
They procrastinate getting ready, then walk out the door without their soccer cleats. They procrastinate studying, and no one knows they need help until the bad grade comes back on a big test. They procrastinate on a project, and the whole family suffers through a stressful late night before the due date. As a parent, … Read more