Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you art projects are a great way of keeping kids occupied in a healthy way. Finger painting, sculpting clay, and drawing with crayons have been a part of early childhood education for as long as anyone can remember. While almost all students are at least casually acquainted with arts …
To some parents, playing outside means their kids end up with scrapes, sunburns, and bug bites. While these things are certainly possible, what a lot of people may not know is how important it is for children to spend time outside. A number of recent studies have discovered that time outdoors is essential to a …
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 …
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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Sometimes, studying can seem tricky. Even if you’ve gotten enough sleep, have all the materials you need, and take your scheduled breaks, it can be difficult to reach your goals. It doesn’t have to be complicated, though. Developing habits and routines that work for you is crucial. Here’s a list of solid habits to make …
It probably won’t come as a shock to anyone to learn that sleep is important. We’ve all felt the negative effects of not getting enough sleep; a restless night can derail your productivity for the whole day. Most people, especially students, are quick to sacrifice a good night’s sleep, especially when they have a project …
We all know that in order to be productive, you need to eliminate distractions, keep your head down, and power through until the project is done… right? Well, not really. While many people assume that more breaks equal less productivity, research has actually shown the opposite may be true. It won’t come as a shock …
Learning self-control is one of the most important parts of growing up, right? We’re always trying to teach our kids how important it is not to let their feelings get the best of them. A lot of the time, though, when we try to reinforce self-control, we’re actually missing an opportunity to teach something much …
Students learn many types of skills in school. From algebra to history, school is a constant onslaught of information and its application, but much of the information that students learn in school will not be applied much in everyday life beyond their time in the classroom. The most important things that a student learns while …
