When my children were growing up, we had “Mommy School” every summer. I am not sure they look back on it as fondly as I do, but both kids had a special project for the summer. Of course, they had to read at least 30 minutes a day. That was not a summer thing but [...]
As the school year winds down (the most atypical school year ever!), I recently had a mother ask me about enriching her son over the summer. She particularly wanted to know how to find next year’s curriculum so that she can get him started on that. I directed her to the standards in the SC [...]
For most college-bound students, one of the main components of the admission process is submitting ACT or SAT scores along with their college applications. Seniors generally begin submitting their scores to the colleges they have selected near the beginning of their senior year. Here are some basic guidelines for ACT and SAT testing: Before focusing [...]
A: While it might seem “old school”, learning math facts to fluency and mastery (i.e., quickly) level is still a very important skill. Math facts are addition, subtraction, multiplication, or even division problems that students should be able to recall within a few seconds. Why is this important? Learning math facts develops their number [...]
A: Problem solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. Children learn to problem solve at an early age. Toddlers problem solve when they are learning to maneuver about in their world. From how to hold a spoon, or stack blocks, or putting their arms into sleeves, children begin the process [...]
Communicate with his teachers as soon as possible to inform them your child is home sick and about how long you anticipate he will be out of school. Ask for any missed work or assignments to be sent to you via email, links, Google classrooms, etc. Even knowing what the next topic is that your [...]
At Education and Testing Solutions, we suggest that the best time for students to take both tests is the summer after they have taken Algebra 2 or in the fall of their 11th grade year, whichever comes first. They should take both tests to see which one they find easier and best suits their skills. [...]
At home, cultivate a joy of learning and joy of reading—you are the most important influence and role model for your children in this way! Encourage your children to choose reading as an activity when you have free time—turn off the TV and the videogames. When going on a car trip or will be at [...]
The holidays are filled with fun family activities but can lead to meltdowns in children (even in adolescents in the form of grumpiness). Here are some tips to keeping it fun: Children should be kept on their sleep (and nap) schedule as much as possible. Sure, we can stay up a little late to watch [...]
