It may seem like summer has just begun, but the beginning of the next school year is just around the corner! This can be a hectic time of year, so to help ease the transition from the easy-going world of …
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MathWizard Educational Camps: Summer Camps 2016
June and July were busy months for students attending Mathwizard’s educational camps. Three different camps, each aligning entertainment and learning on a specific subject, gave students in grades 2-6 the opportunity to stimulate their brains and get out of their …
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How to Help Students Transition to Middle School: Tips for Parents
Parents guide their children through many aspects of life, but helping a child transition to middle school can be particularly challenging. A student at the middle school level has to navigate a new world of organizing, socializing, and independence, in …
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Recommended Reading: Early Readers
Most of the recommended reading lists you find are for middle school, high school, or adults with lists of classics, but reading is just as necessary-if not more- for elementary schoolers. At such a young age, students grow at a …
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Common Core Myths and Facts
The Common Core State Standards often receive negative attention from news outlets, politicians, and parents. Often, this negative attention stems from assumptions about the Common Core Standards that are simply not true. I explained what the Common Core Math and …
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How to Keep Kids Learning Over the Summer
The first day of summer is June 20, and by this point, your child is probably already knee-deep in his or her summer break. At this time of year, many parents find themselves faced with a dilemma: do they give their children …
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Should Your Child Take Geometry This Summer?
Should Your Child Take Geometry This Summer? 4 Questions to Ask First I teach Algebra and Geometry at an educational enrichment company that focuses on helping students excel, so I get questions like this frequently from both parents and …
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What is STEAM in Education?
In the field of education, while STEM topics—science, technology, engineering, and math—play fairly visible roles in students’ instruction, another subject is gaining a better grip on K-12 teaching philosophy and turning the STEM concept into the more well-rounded STEAM education. …
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The Educational Impact of Reading on Learning English Language Arts: How Decreased Reading Affects Vocabulary, Comprehension, & Writing
Reading at home is one of the best tools for learning English! Not only does reading at home improve comprehension and writing skills, but it also increases vocabulary. In fact, reading for just 10 minutes can expose kids to thousands of …
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The Essential Guide to Online Standardized Test Prep Resources
The world of standardized testing is constantly evolving, and it can be difficult to navigate. There are, however, many resources available for parents and teachers anxious to know how to help their students excel at the many standardized tests given …
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