We can all relate to having a child come home from school on a bad foot. Knowing how to pick up the pieces from their bad day can be hard, especially when we don’t understand the cause. Trying to help with a load of questions might make it worse and turn a tough day...
If you love reading and have children, you likely want to share that passion with them. In a perfect world, kids would read not just because they have to but simply for the joy of reading. Why Is Independent Reading So Important? Reading is how we gain knowledge about...
Learning how to read is exceptionally important for children. Not only is it a fundamental part of their early educational journey, but it will support lifelong learning. What is Reading for Meaning? The best reading curriculums are phonics-based. Students must learn...
Kids generally start learning how to read in kindergarten, and there’s no better way to teach reading skills than through a systematic, research-backed, phonics-based curriculum. However, some words just don’t play by the rules. There are certain irregular words that...
“In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun and snap! The job’s a game!” -Mary Poppins While the idea of gamification wasn’t trademarked by the practically perfect, parrot-umbrella-wielding nanny, she did do an excellent job of putting...
Children learn many valuable lessons during their early elementary school education. From arithmetic to teamwork, these lessons shape the rest of their academic experience as well as their adult lives. One of the most crucial skills a child will learn during these...
If your child is struggling to read or simply needs an extra boost as they work to grasp new concepts, a reading tutor could prove an invaluable resource. Reading tutors can make an incredible difference in your child’s academic trajectory now and in the future. Isn’t...
Sure, you might have spent 13 years of your life in school, but when it comes time for your own child to march up those concrete steps and walk those ivory halls, the whole idea of school can seem completely foreign. And those nerves you’re feeling? First day jitters....
It’s been a long day at the office. You were late thanks to road work, your boss was in a bad mood, and you only barely met the deadline for a massive project by staying late for the past two weeks. The stress has been weighing on your shoulders, growing heavier with...
Here at Academy of Scholars, a private Christian school in Atlanta, we’ve had the privilege of working with many students with dyslexia. While children with dyslexia can often struggle with feeling different from their peers, it’s important for students and parents to...
