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...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jul 7, 2018 | Gifted & Talented, Growth Mindset, Learning Styles
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...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jun 20, 2018 | Critical Thinking and 3rd-6th, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and PreK-2nd, Critical Thinking and Reading, Critical Thinking Strategies, Extraordinary Parents, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Growth Mindset
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 who...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jun 19, 2018 | Growth Mindset, Learning Styles, Spatial Reasoning, STEM
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?...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 25, 2018 | Afterschool ideas, Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset
Summer break may seem like it flies by, but those two months away from the classroom can hurt your child’s learning progress. The time off can lead to learning loss, meaning they spend much of August September simply getting back up to speed. Make sure this infamous...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 12, 2018 | Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, Homework Help, Test Preparation
Tests are stressful for students, regardless of age or grade. Even when well-known concepts are being tested, anxiety can kick in. You can ease the jitters by creating a study guide that covers what will be on the test. When you work with your child, use these...
