The Importance of Teaching Effective Study Skills
Like most things in life, study skills must be taught. It is not something that students instinctively know how to do. Simply rereading…
Why Sleep is an Important Part of Academic Success
As students become involved in higher level courses, sports, extracurriculars, work, and other activities, sleep can seem harder to come…
Empowering Shy Students Through Tutoring
Class participation often accounts for part of students’ grades. The teacher wants to see and hear them interact with the lesson and their…
Overcoming Student Apathy and Increasing Motivation
There is no denying that the past two years have been hard on students. They have had to adjust to a lot of changes and deal with many…
How To Help Students Work Through Challenging Classes
Your child will take a lot of different courses throughout their academic career. There will always be those classes they enjoy and do well…
Finding Balance Between School and Extracurriculars
Adolescence can be a busy time. Students are starting to explore and pursue different interests, whether that is music, sports, the arts,…
Planning Ahead for 2022
As 2021 winds to a close, students are eager for winter break and a chance to relax. Knock out preparation for the return to school at the…
Fun Ways to Keep Learning Going Over Winter Break
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and many students – and parents – are looking forward to a break from school and a chance to…
Building Confidence Around Test Taking
During remote and hybrid learning, students were not always taking traditional tests. They may have been assessed using different means or…
What is Executive Function and Why is it Important for Students?
Adults use executive functions all the time without thinking about it. We are constantly planning, organizing, managing, and recalling…