Is your child an artist, a collector, or a dreamer? They might have a creative learning style. This is the final blog post in a series about learning preferences and how they can be leveraged to help your child grow. So far, we’ve covered literary learners, active...
All this month we’ve been taking a closer look at learning styles. When it comes to growing academically, some students will naturally gravitate towards a specific way of learning. When you know your child’s preferences, you can help them target their strengths and...
Many children are active learners. Knowing your child’s learning style can go a long way toward helping them develop critical thinking skills. By playing to their strengths, your child can gain an edge in school – whether they’re trying to excel within their...
Learning styles (also sometimes called learning preferences) have received a lot of attention over the years. That’s because knowing your learning style can help you understand, express, and remember information more naturally. This is a huge advantage for children...
Gifted in Illinois has changed! In August 2017, the state of Illinois signed the School Report Card Act and the Accelerated Placement Act into law, mandating school district policies and procedures regarding gifted students and acceleration. Both of these went into...
A Note to Parents Following Selective Test Results: Did your child’s gifted test or NWEA MAP scores surprise you? Whether your child received the selective enrollment test results you were hoping for or not, it’s worth recognizing all the successes you’ve helped...
What is the TAP Method? It’s a simple strategy for helping your child develop their critical thinking skills. Here’s what it is and how you can use it at home! There is a lot of advice out there about how to help your kid become a strong learner. In fact, a parent...
SMART skills (spatial, math, analogy, reading, technology) encompass most of the content and skills that students will need to be successful in school. Here’s an overview of these skills and why they’re important. You may have heard of STEM, but what about SMART?...
Do you know how your child learns best? If so, you can use this information to help your child think critically and learn more quickly. Here’s some information about each of the four learning styles: literary, analytical, active, and creative. Every child is...
