Writing… a topic that is loved by some, but dreaded by others.  Writing prompts for students seem like a pretty simple concept, right?  In our mind, a child is given a writing prompt and they just have to write.  It seems pretty simple! However, it is not always as easy as it looks.  There probably...Read More

When beginning readers first start on their literacy journey, phonemic awareness is the first step towards this goal.  A strong understanding of phonemic awareness will ultimately lead towards reading acquisition.  You may be asking yourself, what about phonics?  By definition, phonics is the way we use symbols to represent sounds.  In the English language, some...Read More

Independent learning is a skill that means something different for everyone, depending on their age and experiences.  This kind of unassisted learning is something that happens with infants all the way up through the elderly population.  Every year, your child starts fresh by entering a new grade and a new environment for learning.  Classroom education...Read More

If you have a family road trip this summer and are starting to get worried about the long journey, take a look at some great ways to pass the time!  There are a lot of fun games to play with your kids that are entertaining for people of all ages.  Who knows, it may even...Read More

We’ve probably all had experience with virtual learning in some form or fashion over the past year.  As a parent, you may be wondering, “How will my child connect with his/her teacher in the same way they do at their brick-and-mortar school?”  This can be challenging in any virtual learning environment (K-12, tutoring, accelerated programs,...Read More

Your child knows the ABCs.  He is starting to understand that each letter makes a special sound.  He may even start to understand that when you put a few sounds together, it makes a word.  What a great feeling!  As a parent, I’ve felt this success.  You may think to yourself, “Ok, this is going...Read More