Helpful Tips for Parents Who Are New to Homeschooling

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The year 2020 has been full of twists and turns. With a global pandemic, one of the most challenging things for parents to deal with is the sudden change with schooling. The overwhelming majority of parents are new to this homeschooling situation. If you’re a parent who is new to homeschooling and looking for tips, […]

7 Activities To Keep Your Student Sharp Over Winter Break

Winter break is approaching and that means kids are counting down the days until they get a break from school. Even though winter break is much shorter than summer break, kids can still lose important information over the holidays. Keeping their minds engaged during break will help them prosper when they return to school in […]

Top 3 Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Minds Active During Winter Break

When winter break rolls around, most kids have cast aside reading and arithmetic for candy canes and presents before their last class has even ended. While an unwinding period is important even for young minds, children should remain engaged throughout winter break. Routine is a key component of any learning regiment, so make sure to […]

Road Trip Hacks for Travelling with Kids

Are you travelling with kids this holiday season? Be sure to check out this helpful graphic, which provides helpful tips for parents, on how to keep their kids safe, entertained, and happy when driving long distances…

Top Tips for Helping Kids with Algebra Homework

“Mom, I don’t understand this.” When your child is in elementary school, you welcome these requests for help. But when your child enters upper grades and is dealing with algebra homework, you may find yourself a little anxious. If you need to provide some help with algebra homework, here are some tips that might make […]

Best Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Going Back to School

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If you’ve been in any major retailer, then you know that it’s coming – back to school season. If your kids are still in the midst of their summer fun, you may find that you struggle to get them excited about the coming school year. Here are some ideas from the Swan Learning Center that […]

Tips for Learning Over the Summer

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Summer break is just around the corner, and while teachers around the community are breathing a sigh of relief as they prepare for a much-needed break, many are dreading what they know is about to happen – the dreaded “summer slump.” Students who don’t stimulate their brains during the summer months lose the academic skills […]

Tips to Helping Your Child Write Better

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For many parents, teaching their child to write better is an important goal. Early writing experiences can help to lay the groundwork for a child’s later academic success. While learning to write is important, many children balk at the idea of having to sit down and spend time writing when they would rather be playing. […]

Avoiding the Third-Quarter Slump

Christmas is almost here, and with it comes time off of school and the end of the second quarter. When your kids return to school after the holiday break, they will be close to starting the third quarter. This is the time when attention drifts, grades slump and kids start to get antsy for summer […]