For all age groups, extracurricular activities play a key role both in allowing students to develop their interests, hobbies, and talents outside of the classroom and provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate commitment and passion over time to decision-makers in college admissions offices. Universities review far more qualified applicants than they could ever hope […]
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We’re all familiar with the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Many people repeat it, but often without further explanation. Some people may quote studies talking about weight-loss, but most people don’t realize other benefits of starting off the day with a good breakfast, especially for students. These days, the importance
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Summer vacation is finally upon us! The end of final exams and the beginning of summer is an exciting time for students, but it is crucial to maintain sound academic habits throughout the summer. Most schools assign summer assignments to keep students engaged and productive during their three-month break. Although the summer is a time
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Sometimes, learning and playing don’t have to be separate activities. Nowadays, you can incorporate learning and practicing executive function skills with brain games. If you haven’t read our previous post about EF skills, it may be worthwhile to read more about executive functioning skills in general before jumping into the science of brain games. In
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Finals week, the academic marathon, is finally upon us. As if you haven’t been stressed enough already during the school year with assignments, projects and all sorts of tests & quizzes – now comes a deluge of exams! You have five to seven comprehensive tests in quick succession. Although this week can be scary, the
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Whether we like it or not, technology has become a major part of our lives. Everything from the way we keep in touch to how we get up in the morning is connected through our phones, computers, and smartwatches. Following the rest of the world, classrooms are becoming more and more tech-friendly every year. Smartboards
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As the school year draws to an end, many parents face a challenging new problem: What should students do over the summer? The struggle to balance well-deserved relaxation time with productive activities can leave some parents wondering how to keep their kids happy while also giving them every opportunity to get ahead over summer vacation.
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Staying organized can be difficult. It’s very common for students to struggle with keeping their things in order, yet it’s one of the keys to success both in school and in life. Not only are there many obvious practical benefits to staying organized, there is also research that consistently shows that people who stay organized
What is the ideal amount of time for students to spend in school? Some experts say more time in school is the key to providing students with a successful education. The average school day in the US is between 6 and 7 hours per day, usually from around 8:00 am until somewhere around 2:00 pm.
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School can be overwhelming! Tests, quizzes, and projects can pile up very quickly, leaving some students to cram material the night before, not study at all, or break down because of the mounting stress. At times it seems like teachers and professors forget that we are taking more than just their class, and it seems
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