Changing the Culture of Poverty by Doing Whatever It Takes
Jul 28, 2011
Breaking the cycle of poverty is the aspiration Geoffrey Canada had in mind when he created Harlem Children’s Zone. Read his story and discover how early learning skills can have a long-term academic impact on students.
The Need for Physically Active Learning
Jul 7, 2011
Have you heard of “physically active learning”? Find out how this new model integrating physical activity into classroom lessons can improve cognitive skills.
Limiting Young Children’s Screen Time for Long-Term Health
Jun 1, 2011
Limiting screen time is important for your child’s long term health. Learn ways to monitor screen time and enjoy more free time with your child.
Antidotes to Summer Brain Drain (Part 2): 5 Ways to Pull the Plug on Learning Loss
May 5, 2011Worried about summer brain drain? Here are 5 ways to keep your child on track AND enjoy the summer.
Antidotes to Summer Brain Drain (Part 1): Tips and Tools for Fun Math Skills Practice
Apr 5, 2011
Worried about summer brain drain setting your child back? These tips and strategies are fun and creative ways to practice math skills, keeping your kids on track for next year.
3 Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Mar 17, 2011
Brain activities are a great way to get kids interested in learning. Read today’s post for fun brain activities that are sure to engage and enlighten kids about the brain.
Teaching Creativity in the Classroom
Mar 1, 2011
Teaching creativity in the classroom is a great way for educators to help students break out of established patterns on thinking. Find out how teaching creativity can help students become more effective learners.
The Speech and Language Connection: The Nursery Rhyme Effect (Part 2)
Dec 30, 2010
Nursery rhymes make a great teaching tool for young children learning the sounds, word order, grammar and rhythm of language.
Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness Activities - Develop Phonemic Awareness Skills
Nov 30, 2010Try these Kindergarten phonemic awareness activities to help young children develop early reading skills.
Announcing the Create a Character Contest Winners!
Nov 19, 2010
We received a ton of creative entries to the 2010 Scientific Learning Back to-School “Create a Character” Contest.
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