by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 13, 2020 | 4th Industrial Revolution, Afterschool ideas, Cognitive Skills, Critical Thinking and 3rd-6th, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and PreK-2nd, Critical Thinking and Reading, Critical Thinking Strategies, Extraordinary Parents, Homework Help
It’s an uncertain time. Coronavirus concerns persist, and many schools, districts, and parents have turned to e-learning for their kids for the foreseeable future. Whether children are at home full time or part time, this puts additional stress on parents and students...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 16, 2019 | Attention, Cognitive Skills, Common core, Confidence, Critical Thinking Strategies, Extraordinary Parent
Do you have a super student? You probably think so! But what is a super student, and how do you make sure your child develops the qualities that will allow them to succeed? The good news is that many of the qualities that make a student “super” can be nurtured both in...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 25, 2019 | Back to School, Cognitive Skills, NWEA MAP test, Parent Improvement, Parent tips
Parenting is a never-ending roller coaster. Some days you’re on top of the world, and others it feels like you can’t do anything right. It’s near impossible to avoid comparing yourself to other parents, worrying about messing up, and fretting about all the challenges...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Aug 19, 2019 | Attention, Building Spatial Reasoning, Cognitive Skills, Common core, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and PreK-2nd, Critical Thinking and Reading, Critical Thinking Strategies, Math, Parent tips, Spatial Reasoning, STEAM, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Subitizing
Spatial thinking is one of those phrases that shows up often in the world of cognitive science. If you have a child in pre-K or elementary school, odds are their teacher may have heard of the term. But what is spatial thinking and why is it so important? What is...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 25, 2019 | Afterschool ideas, Attention, Cognitive Skills, Gifted & Talented, Spatial Reasoning, STEM and STEAM, Test Preparation
National Puzzle Day From childhood to adulthood, people love to play puzzles. They like how it challenges their thinking as well as exercise their minds. January is considered national puzzle month while the 29th of January is National Puzzle Day. Regardless of the...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 12, 2018 | Attention, Cognitive Skills, Confidence, Critical Thinking and 3rd-6th, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and PreK-2nd, Critical Thinking and Reading, Critical Thinking Strategies, Focus, Growth Mindset, Test Preparation, Test Strategies
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Like an Athlete The process of developing critical thinking skills can seem frustrating for many children. It involves developing a deep understanding of the world, practicing often, and self-correcting. Just like a first time...
