14 Ways to Encourage Your Grade-Schooler to Read
It’s easier for kids to build reading skills when they enjoy reading. They practice more, and they feel more motivated to take on reading challenges.
How 9 Gardiner students and their teacher opened the world to Audible
Nine Gardiner Scholarship students on the autism spectrum wrote an essay and gave the world a gift in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: free downloadable children’s books and literary classics from Audible.
Six tech tips for remote learning: Protect your kids’ data and make sure they look good on Zoom
For most parents right now, tinkering with computer settings and reading endless privacy policies are not a priority.
Looking for K-12 School Options For Your Children?
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Step Up manages 5 education choice scholarships: Which one do you qualify for?
The collapse of the real estate market in 2008 signaled the crumbling of the luxurious lifestyle for Helen and Frank Figueredo, who owned a real estate firm in Miami. The recession cost them everything: Their business. Their savings. Their house. They filed for bankruptcy twice and ended up in foreclosure. They sold nearly all their […]
Helping Your Child With Today’s Math
A parents’ guide to surviving math class all over again: valuable tools to help you help your child with today’s mathematics. Math looks different these days. When you visit your child’s math class, it may look different from what you remember. For example, 2 apples + 2 apples still equals 4 apples, and learning your […]
“Just because I have autism doesn’t mean I can’t shine”
Editor’s note: This is the second in an occasional series exploring career challenges and successes for those individuals on the autism spectrum. By ROGER MOONEY “Everyone has a mountain to climb and autism has not been my mountain, it has been my opportunity for victory.” – Rachel Barcellona on Instagram Rachel Barcellona will tell you her […]
Back to School 2020: Reads to Get Kids Ready, Tips for Parents & Educators, and More
This year has been unlike any other, and back to school is no exception. Between confusing messaging and undetermined schedules, it’s a time much more chaotic than the already usually-chaotic back to school season. We asked you how you’re feeling about the upcoming school year. Your responses were mixed, but everyone seems to agree […]
Help Your Child Develop Early Math Skills
Before they start school, most children develop an understanding of addition and subtraction through everyday interactions. Learn what informal activities give children a head start when they start learning math in school. Children are using early math skills throughout their daily routines and activities. This is good news as these skills are important for being […]
5 Tips for Creating a Summer Reading Environment for Kids
Whether it’s a cozy corner in your living room or a special space in your child’s bedroom, creating a summer reading environment for your kids will inspire them to read and make diving into books even more enjoyable. This helps children experience reading as a fun summer activity — like going to the pool or […]
