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 | Feb 9, 2018 | Afterschool ideas, Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, Test Preparation
Did you know that studying is different from homework? Often, these two ideas end up intertwined, when they’re actually very different. Homework is an extension of classwork, often due within a set time. It’s assigned by the instructor and once finished it is turned...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 2, 2018 | Critical Thinking and Math, Growth Mindset, Math, Number sense
Math classrooms today are much more dynamic and focus more on critical thinking and problem-solving skills than fact tables and timed tests. As teachers accommodate new teaching techniques it’s important for them to have the support of parents. Here are four...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 12, 2018 | Afterschool ideas, Confidence, Contests for Kids, Growth Mindset, Role Model
Our own critical thinking child, Jahkil Jackson, is making national news with a creative and compassionate service project! Jahkil, a 10-year old graduate of our Critical Thinking Boot Camp for kids, is a compassionate student who decided to tackle homelessness in...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 20, 2017 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, Early Elementary, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Growth Mindset, Spatial Reasoning, Technology
Register here to access free cyber safety parent tips We’re excited to have our critical thinking boot camp kids featured on ABC 7 Chicago News. As parents, we know smart kids will find a way around parental blocks on your phone or iPad. The Critical Thinking...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Sep 15, 2017 | Back to School, Cognitive Skills, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Focus, Grades, Growth Mindset, Homework, Parent Improvement, Parent tips, Report card, School
Setting your child up for success doesn’t have to be difficult. A few simple action items can go a long way. Being present is key, whether it’s reviewing your child’s homework and schedule, or making sure you’re up-to-date on emails from the...
