In the summer, reading programs abound. Some are offered by the local library, student groups or clubs, local churches, or even a neighborhood group of parents. Unfortunately, summer reading programs, although well intentioned to get youth reading, are often based on a reward for reading a high quantity of books. [Read more…]
7 Tips for Choosing a College that’s Right for Your Student
Choosing a college can be a daunting, exciting experience. With so much pressure put on the decision, it can hard to see the forest through the trees. True, college is an expensive investment (especially these days) and choosing a good fit for your student helps ensure graduation success and hopefully a future job. [Read more…]
4 Tips for Planning a Family Camping Trip
Did you know that June is Camping Month? Yep, now is the perfect time to grab your fishing pole, pack your backpack, and get out there! [Read more…]
Improve Student Writing with Summer Journaling
Summer is the perfect time for a journal. It's natural for kids to record their summertime exploits, vacations, camp memories, and secret crushes. However, as the digital age is now in full swing, more students are journaling online, instead of using those lock-and-key diaries kept hidden from annoying, little siblings.
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3 Summer Outdoor Learning Activities to Try
Who wants to be inside during nice weather? No one! Get your student outside this summer with fun summer activities that not only burn off some of that energy but also keep learning going during break with outdoor educational activities. [Read more…]
Ways Fathers Can Improve Student Academic Performance
Teachers will tell you one of the largest influences on student achievement is parental involvement.
Like a soldier going into battle, a student approaches learning with more tenacity if he knows he has someone he can trust to back him up, someone who will help when the times get tough. More to the heart of the matter, a student needs someone who cares, who believes in him, and who cheers every success. [Read more…]
Top 10 Reasons to Do Summer School Online
Summer is a blast. It's also a mind drain for learning. Summer school is often associated with those who failed a course or need to improve a grade. That's not true anymore! (Check out this summer school Infographic.) Students are doing summer school or year-round learning options more and more because of the benefits it provides.
6 Areas of Safety Your Student Should Know
June is National Safety Month, and it's a good time to review general safety with your online student. Safety is not just practiced in emergency situations but should be a daily habit. Building a safety-conscious individual begins at home. Safety is an all-encompassing topic to be applied in every area of life. Here are areas of safety your student should know:
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4 Ideas to Keep Your Student Learning during Family Vacation
Many people agree that vacations are one of the best parts of summer. Though better known for taking a break, relaxing, spending time in the sun, seeing new places, and visiting family and friends, family vacations also are wonderful opportunities to keep your student’s knowledge growing. With that in mind, here are a few simple ways to incorporate learning while having fun on your summer vacation:
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Four Ways to Celebrate Arbor Day with Your Student
Celebrate Arbor Day with your student!
Trees provide humans not only with vital, life-giving oxygen (one mature tree produces enough oxygen for two people for a whole year*), but trees also give us shade, timber, food, less pollution, paper, support for other animals and ecosystems, erosion prevention, and beautiful landscapes. [Read more…]