Emotional intelligence. That’s the technical term for understanding your own feelings, and the feelings of others. Research says that it leads to increased attention, more friends, and higher grades in school. For adults, it leads to higher job satisfaction, healthier...
STEM is such a popular buzzword in education today. You hear schools, Youtube channels, apps, and toys all claim they promote STEM. But what is it, why is it important, and how can we actually help kids learn about it? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering,...
When you hear about how an early childhood program “fosters creativity” what do you imagine? Finger paint turkeys? Paper chains? Coloring book pages full of scribbles? All of those activities CAN foster creativity, but so can building a fort, playing with play dough,...
You’ve come to the decision, after careful consideration, that your child’s current school isn’t the best fit for them and that it’s time to change. A decision like this is difficult for any parent, and you’ve likely spent hours, days, weeks or even months...
If you’ve been following education news lately, you’ve probably heard about microschools. From claims that they will help with the growing teacher shortage, to a solution to school violence fears, smaller schools with personalized attention has many benefits. ...
1.) Take a break The beauty of homeschooling is that you set your own timeline. Take a week off to reconnect as a parent and child, instead of a homeschool teacher and student. Get some time away from each other. Being together almost 24/7 can be difficult for any...
