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Winter break is right around the corner and it's time to start planning!  All children (and teachers!) are excited to have some downtime to spend with friends and family.  Here are some helpful tips to keep your child’s mind active and sharp and have a productive winter break. Create a … [Read more...] about How to Have a Productive Winter Break

A question that educators often hear from parents is how to integrate content into home life, particularly math and science. This concept is easier than you think! Whether you have toddlers or teens, you can bring math and science right into the home. Here are some simple suggestions to incorporate … [Read more...] about How to Incorporate Math and Science into Everyday Home Activities

What is homework anxiety? Homework anxiety is situational anxiety focused on homework time. It’s really just anxiety about homework, not an actual anxiety diagnosis. If your child is showing frustration and worry that centers around homework, then this applies to them. Note: if your child is … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Homework Anxiety

It’s the time of year when we talk extensively about teaching gratitude and being thankful. But why does the focus on gratitude come at just this time of year? And why should we do it all year long with our children?  There are many studies on the effects of gratitude on children and most of … [Read more...] about Gratitude and Happiness

Most schools take a break about this time. It's important to find ways to keep our students' minds engaged while we are on break. There are plenty of ways to do this without simply printing math problems off the computer and making your child bored to tears—although something is certainly better … [Read more...] about How to Keep Kids Engaged Over a Break