Summer is now upon us and kids will be enjoying a long break away from school. No more early morning starts, pop quizzes or homework assignments! Instead, there will be family vacations to enjoy, playing outside with friends, and hours of kid's TV shows to catch up on. Absolute bliss for many kids! However, returning to school after such a lot of time off can be a bit of a … [Read more...] about Best 10 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide Learning Loss
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8 Useful Tips For How to Improve Math Skills
The concern for how to improve math skills often starts with a report card gone wrong. Of course you want help your child get good grades and feel successful in their studies. Many kids struggle with math, which can be very frustrating for them. Let’s face it, even as grown ups we still have trouble with mathematics sometimes. The good news is that there are some easy ways … [Read more...] about 8 Useful Tips For How to Improve Math Skills
Fun Math Games For Kids In A Cool Math App (K-6)
Every parent wants to see their child do well in school. After all, we know that education is not only about learning important skills, it is also about helping children develop their self-esteem in their ability to succeed. Math is one area where children often struggle. As a parent, it is at times difficult to help kids with math because the methods of teaching math have … [Read more...] about Fun Math Games For Kids In A Cool Math App (K-6)
Creative Story Writing For Kids
Both of my young children love to read. That is why I surprised to learn that my daughter doesn't enjoy her Language Arts classes. When I asked why not, she said it was because she has to write and she doesn't like writing. I was astonished and said of course she liked writing. She insisted otherwise. I realized that as many books as we have read together, we haven't written … [Read more...] about Creative Story Writing For Kids
Bitsbox Review: Computer Coding For Kids
My daughter is quick to pick up on things and she has many interests. So her father and I have been encouraging her to get involved in more school activities. She expressed an interest in doing a Girls That Code Club. I have very little knowledge in that area so I made a mental note to look into finding out how my kids could learn to code. Then just a few nights later, I saw … [Read more...] about Bitsbox Review: Computer Coding For Kids
Homeschooling For Traveling Families
The idea of homeschooling is overwhelming to me but some families even do homeschooling while traveling! Some families even choose roadschooling, a growing trend where families pack up their belongings and hit the road to take the trip of a lifetime and a hands on learning adventure. When I heard about travel blogger Lindsay Kjar's amazing journey- roadschooling with her … [Read more...] about Homeschooling For Traveling Families
Coding Games For Kids: Code And Go Mouse Review
As technology all around us becomes more prevalent and more used, so does the interest in understanding how computers work and in having our children become familiar with coding. One area in which the country faces a worker shortage is computer technicians and though I am not sure what my children will be when they grow up, I know that computer skills will probably come in … [Read more...] about Coding Games For Kids: Code And Go Mouse Review