Archive for January 2018
Teaching to a child’s interest
Everyone, especially children, learn best when they are learning about something that they love. I always focus on how a subject will help the student achieve their goals if the student is older, but for younger students, I just go with whatever they love at the moment and make my lessons match, regardless of how…
Read MoreGet Ahead on Career Planning: Tips for Students Interested in Legal Careers
It’s never too early to begin preparing for a career. Colleges and universities are becoming increasingly selective as the admissions process gets more competitive across the board. Every year, students have just a bit more experience, one more extracurricular, a few additional points on a standardized test. Careers in the legal field can be especially…
Read MoreSAT tips for the NEW format
Last week I talked about the OLD format SAT, but this week I want to talk about how the SAT will be changing starting with the March date. The big changes include now that the essay section will be optional and that you will not be penalized for questions that are wrong like you were…
Read MoreToddlers who like Shakespeare
When people ask me how do I get my children and students to like Shakespeare, I tell them to start early. I start “playing” with this author when my children are toddlers – and even sooner now they have an excellent books for babies such as the Baby Lit Series by Jennifer Adams, including the…
Read MoreQuick and easy Christmas craft project
Are your children looking for something fun to do with you but you JUST DON’T HAVE TIME!?! I know it is crazy in my house right now with all that I like to do before the holidays. But that doesn’t mean my toddler doesn’t want to do something creative and fun with me. However, here’s…
Read MoreHow to get your child into medical school, even if they are a little behind right now.
Has your child ever wanted to be a doctor? Has that dream dissapaited because people – maybe teachers, maybe even you – have told them they do not do good enough in school? While it will take hard work, it is not too late. In order for them to reach their dream here are _____…
Read MoreTeens who like Shakespeare and Grammar?!? What is this nonsense?
Most people I know, besides a select few like me, think that grammar is stupid and boring to learn. Especially teens and pre-teens. This can certainly be a super dry and boring subject. However, I have found a way to make even teenage boys enjoy it. Ok – maybe not ENJOY it but don’t complain…
Read MoreHistory, Science, Fun, oh my!
Junior Ranger Programs Are you looking for ways how to make history fun, educational, AND easy for you to do with your children? Check out the National Junior Ranger Program! My oldest children (now 16 and 14) loved it when they were younger and my youngest (3) is loving it now. This program is available…
Read MoreSuper easy yet engaging science lesson
Cole and I just had some fun and my whole family learned something new. We were playing with the PBS Wild Kratts app on my Kindle yesterday and learned that red kangaroos jumped an average of 30 feet per jump! That seemed like huge amount but I couldn’t really imagine it and I knew neither…
Read MoreHow Technology is Ruining Your Children
How much time do your children REALLY spend with their phone, video games, tablets, and computers? Are those devices more of a parent to your children then you are? The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests limited screen time to 1-2 hours total per day. However, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation in…
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