by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 16, 2018 | Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and Reading, Growth Mindset
Did you know that making mistakes is great for young learners? This may fly in the face of what you remember from your own days in the classroom, but mistakes are actually helpful to the learning process. Students don’t learn without stretching themselves, and that...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Aug 1, 2021 | Academic Achievement, Back to School, Education from home, Kindergarten Readiness, learning in 2021, strategies for academic success, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, tutoring, Tutors and Teachers, Uncategorized
The landscape of our education system has changed in many ways since the pandemic arrived last year, bringing new challenges with it. What does this mean for your child, and what can you expect from American schools moving forward? The federal government has a 2-year...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 13, 2021 | learning in 2021, strategies for academic success
Setting Academic Resolutions: Think SMART When helping your child set academic resolutions, keep the idea of SMART goals in mind. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Some goals that meet these criteria could be: Score above 90%...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 29, 2019 | Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Parent Improvement, Parent tips
If you’re like me, you start to become reflective at the end of the year. It’s a natural time to look back and take stock of what has changed, and that’s particularly true when you’re a parent. Parenting is the most important jobs you’ll ever have, and no two days...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 6, 2019 | elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Report card, teacher appreciation day
Elementary school is a transformative time for students. As your child progresses through the grades, they will encounter a wide range of teachers who vary in style, experience, and expertise. Some of these teachers will be truly exceptional, making a lifelong impact...
