Children are constantly looking for opportunities in which to expand their independence. Parents are constantly looking for ways to help their children grow and develop knew knowledge. If you’re wondering how to fill both of those needs, look no further than your own kitchen! There are many things you can do to make your […]
10 Hands-On Math Activities for Ages 6-9
As your child advances through elementary education, math concepts–even the basics–can become confusing, even frustrating to some. At ages 6-9, kids are not only fine-tuning basic addition and subtraction and continuing with multiplication and division, they are also learning time, measurements, fractions and more. It’s not merely important to supplement their math learning at […]
8 Hands-On Science Activities (for 3-6 year olds)
Take the dreaded work out of learning science concepts! Science doesn’t have to be dull and boring or difficult to grasp, even for young kids. Cultivate a love for learning early on! Interested in teaching your kids all about science? These 8 hands-on science activities are a great place to start. […]
Loving Literacy: 6 Tips for Supplementing Your Child's Literacy Education (ages 6-9)
Your child can learn to love literacy with a little help from you! No matter what stage your child is at in their education, using techniques to supplement their schooling while at home is a key component in their educational success. By building on their language and literacy education, you are equipping your children […]
10 Language and Literacy Books 6-9 Year Olds Will Love
What better way to help your children learn about language and supplement their literacy education than by reading to them? Kids love bold, colorful picture books which makes them the perfect educational tool. They’re easily accessible, engaging, and can help create life-long readers. There are many entertaining and clever books that introduce several beginning […]
7 Tips for Supplementing Your Child’s Science Education (Ages 3-6)
Formal education, while an important part of your child’s learning and growth, isn’t capable of teaching everything kids need to know. It’s rare that a school setting, whether public or private, can accommodate every learning style which is why it’s so important to supplement education during your child’s formative years. Science can be a […]
10 Math Books 6-9 Year Olds Will Love!
Math can seem a very daunting endeavor when you’re beginning to learn complex concepts. Reading picture books is a great way to make math more accessible to our children. If you want to show your 6-9 year old just how fun math can be, take a look at these great math books! 1. The Penny […]
De-Mystifying Math: 7 Tips for Supplementing Your Child's Math Education (ages 3-6)
Whether your child attends public school, a charter school, uses private school or tutoring or is homeschooled, you probably already know how important it is to reinforce classroom learning at home. Fortunately, there’s an overabundance of information online to help you teach your little ones at home, especially during the summer, BUT where do you […]
8 Hands-On Math Activities for 3-6 Year Olds
Supplementing your child’s math education is a big job, but reinforcing school-taught concepts is important. Fortunately, math concepts can be fun and easy to review – all it takes is a little creativity and imagination. You can make abstract math much more concrete and natural for your child with just a small effort. Here […]
How to Raise Kids Who Love Learning
The human brain is blessed with a huge capacity for learning, especially during the childhood years. Unlock your children’s innate ability to teach themselves and ensure that they fall in love with the wonderful act of learning! Here’s a few tips you can use to encourage your kids to love learning. 1. Provide little (or […]
Loving Literacy: 5 Tips for Supplementing Your Child’s Literacy Education (ages 3-6)
Literacy education is vital to a person’s ultimate success academically, socially and in the workforce. Begin literacy education at a young age with your child, and they will grow to love reading, writing and even grammar! It’s never too early to introduce important literacy building blocks, such as alphabet recognition, communication, syntax and proper grammatical […]
10 Math Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
If you’re in the market for different techniques to supplement your child’s school-taught math education at home, don’t overlook something you’re probably already doing! Reading to your child encourages all kinds of skills – from letter and sound recognition to imagination to critical thinking and problem solving skills. With the right kind of picture books, […]
10 Language and Literacy Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
Supplementing your child’s literacy education doesn’t have to be boring – in fact it can be a lot of fun! The very best way to encourage literacy education in your preschooler? Reading to them, of course! Introducing books to your children at a young age can lead to a life-long love of reading. You can […]
10 Awesome Kids' Books (you may not know about)
Is your children’s library a bit stale? While we all have favorite kids’ books, sometimes reading the same well-loved tale over and over can be kind of… boring. It’s great to stock up on the classics – stories you read as a child, gems from favorite authors, characters your kids love – maybe you need […]
Eight Historical Fiction Books for Early Teens
Historical fiction for teens is a robust genre full of exceptional choices. A mixture of classic and contemporary titles, this list of provoking stories is sure to pique your teen’s interest and help promote the good practice of daily reading. Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez It’s 1960 and twelve-year-old Anita de la Torreis […]
