Book Recommendations for Summer Vacation Part I
Summer is approaching and while most students hope to take a reprieve from homework and school responsibilities, we encourage our students to stay connected to some form of academic learning. Summer reading can be enjoyable and a great way to keep a student’s language skills sharpen all the while engaging in reading material that is of their interest. [Read More]
Fun Learning Activities for Summer
Summer is an ideal time for students of all age groups to explore their personal interests, to take advantage of internship opportunities, and to take on innovative projects while continuing to keep their minds sharp for the new school year. We’ve included a variety of fun activities drawn from multiple disciplines including science, history, literature, and the arts, for your child to experience. While enjoying the warm days of summer, take advantage of all of the potential learning activities this season has to offer your child and your family. [Read More]
Teaching Your Child the Value of Money
Teaching our children responsible financial habits is one of the most valuable lessons in life. There are many creative, fun, and resourceful ways to teach children, ranging in all age groups, the importance of developing good money habits. By transforming daily activities, such as a visit to the ATM machine, the bank, or the grocery store, into potential learning experiences, it opens up the dialogue for parents to teach their children the value of a dollar and how to use money responsibly. [Read More]
Using Social Media to Enhance Student Learning
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms have become a quotidian part of our daily lives. However, these same social media outlets can be used as academic tools and learning resources. Here are some ideas to help your student take advantage of social technologies and the wealth of information and networking opportunities they have to offer. [Read More]
Strategies for Strengthening SAT Vocabulary
For high school students who are preparing for the SATs, and in particular, for the English portion of the SATs, it may be a source of anxiety and stress. However, by incorporating strategies and techniques into your daily routines, it will help you to internalize and to remember vocabulary words that you may encounter on the day of the test. Not only will you build a greater vocabulary repertoire that will help to boost your SAT score, more importantly, you will have the power to clearly express and eloquently communicate your ideas. Your ability to use more refined and polished language in your writing will help you in writing college essays, high schools essays, and personal statements. [Read More]
