Let’s face it, as much as we wish our students would study over summer break, they never do. School work falls to the bottom of the list, and they often spend their summers watching TV, playing video games, or hanging out with friends. There’s nothing wrong with doing any of these activities, of course, but… Read more »
How to Develop Your Child’s Writing Skills
We may not be composing long, thought-out letters to our relatives anymore, but writing is still an important skill. From school essays to blog posts, emails to text messages, we’re writing, in some way or form, every day. That’s why it’s so important to teach writing skills at a young age, so that when your… Read more »
How to Prep for the NYS ELA Regents Exam
Every year, 11th graders across New York State sit down to take the ELA Regents Exam. It can be a stressful time for students, especially since they’re taking the ELA Regents on top of other Regents exams. However, with the right tools and preparation, any student can pass the ELA with flying colors. What is… Read more »
How Reading Affects the Brain
You’ve probably been told all your life to read. From your parents to your teachers, they always insisted that reading a book was “good for you.” Well, they were right, but not just because of the information you were learning. Turns out, reading has real, psychological benefits that changes the way our brains, and by… Read more »
The Benefits of Summer Tutoring
The school year has ended, and the moment your child comes home, they sit down in front of the computer screen and don’t get up for the next three months. Meanwhile, everything they’ve learned is starting to slip away. Sound familiar? If so, it might be a good idea to start thinking about summer tutoring…. Read more »