Spring has sprung, and with it Earth Day is upon us! This celebration reminds us of the importance of caring for, protecting, and creating a more sustainable and healthy planet.
Executive Functioning Skills (EF skills) are the mental processes that enable us to complete daily life tasks and facilitate the behaviors necessary to plan and meet goals.
Assessment sometimes feels like a scary word in education. Parents can feel uneasy when their child has an assessment coming up, and students may be apprehensive about having their work and knowledge evaluated.
Weβve all been thereβ¦ itβs 7:15 am and there is a mad dash to get the whole family ready to head out the door for the day. There are lunches to pack, shoes to find, breakfasts to eat (or take on the go!) and more.
After an extended break from homeschooling, it can take a minute to get back into the groove for your homeschool rhythm.
Inclusivity is our favorite "I" word, and this Pride Month, we are all about celebrating diversity and fostering a sense of belonging for every student and their families. π
Here are some of our favorite ways to harness these skills at home for kindergarten readiness before the fall.
New Book Favs ππ Weβre always on the lookout for those extra special, quality books in the childrenβs literature space. Weβre excited to share some of our new favorite titles!
In line with our holistic philosophies of education, here are different ways you can take care of your mind, body, spirit, and heart leading into your upcoming test.
Itβs that time of year to prepare for going back to school! Get ahead of the game and set your child and yourself up for success with a new planner for the school year.
Something that parents might observe during times when the normal routine is disrupted (even for wonderful reasons!) is their child becoming less secure around separation, even if they have fully and successfully separated beforeβ¦
For a majority of students, this has been the first semester in almost two years that they are learning fully in-person rather than on Zoom or in a hybrid model. Hooray! This is what weβve been waiting for! But wait . . . why is this feeling harder than we all expected it to feel?
Check out this list of brain-boosting foods, learn about their nutrients, benefits, and use them as inspiration to find fun new brain-themed recipes!
Learn about the benefits of read alouds for all ages and creative ideas on how to make read alouds even more engaging.
Hey college bound folks! Are you wondering how this global pandemic affects your college future? TeachPlayLearn interviewed college counselor, Rebecca Rehfeld, to get the latest scoop.