Summer Learning Loss Happens—But Doesn’t Have To!
By the end of the school year, most students (and parents, too) are looking forward to a break. School year routines fade away and make room for long sunny days, later bedtimes, and well-deserved downtime. However, while looking forward to summer break, many parents and students don’t realize that between 62% and 78% of students […] […]
Boosting Math Confidence
For many students (and let’s be honest—many parents, too), math can feel like a big, scary subject. Numbers, equations, formulas—it can all seem overwhelming. But math doesn’t have to be intimidating! With the right mindset and support, students can not only understand math but also build math confidence. We believe that every student can succeed […] […]
8 Surprising Benefits of Tutoring
How many benefits of tutoring can you think of? When parents think about tutoring, they often focus on academic improvement—higher test scores, better report cards, and stronger subject knowledge. While these are important, there are many more surprising benefits of tutoring. Beyond improving grades, tutoring provides students with essential life skills, confidence, and a love […] […]
What is Mircrolearning?
As technology becomes more and more prevalent, attention spans shrink. When it comes to learning, the reality is that traditonal learning methods don’t always keep students engaged. That’s where microlearning comes in—a powerful, research-backed approach that breaks learning into small, manageable lessons. For students who struggle to retain information, microlearning could be the key to […] […]
The “Math Brain” Myth
Many students believe they are either naturally good or bad at math. This idea—that some people have a “math brain” while others do not—is a myth that holds many students back from reaching their full potential. The truth is, no one is born with an innate ability for math. Instead, people develop math skills through […] […]
Screen Vs Paper Reading
Screen vs paper paper: When it comes to reading to learn, is screen or paper the better way to read ? In today’s digital world, it’s no surprise that reading off a screen is commonplace. After all, we have mini computers in our pockets and have access to a world of text at our fingertips. […] […]
Talking to Teens About Report Cards
It’s teen report card season. While report cards are always important, they can be especially important for teens on the track to university. Report Cards can be a time to celebrate their teenager’s achievements. If your teen is consistently doing well, their report card reflects their hard work and can be a source of pride […] […]
Learn to Love Math With These 9 Tips
How can you help your child learn to love math? When it comes to liking school subjects, students often rank math at the bottom of the list. Students report disliking math, not because it is challenging, but because they see it as challenging, abstract, or unrelated to their daily lives. But with the right approach, […] […]
Summer Learning: Everything You Need To Know
What is summer learning? Simply put, summer learning is a combination of educational activities and programs that take place during the summer months. These activities and programs help students retain knowledge, develop new skills, and prevent the “summer slide,” which is the loss of academic knowledge and skills over the summer months. This learning loss […] […]
Report Card Check-in
February is report card season! The mid-year report card can bring both relief or concern, but either way, one thing is certain: they’ midpoint report card is a checkpoint, not the finish line. With several months left in the school year, now is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and refocus. Here’s how to use […] […]