by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 26, 2019 | Extraordinary Parents, Parent tips, School, Science, STEM
Graduation celebrations are around the corner. Below we showcase a few of our favorite graduation gifts from preschool to high school. Full disclosure: We’re an affiliate for Amazon so if you choose to buy down the road, we get a small commission at no extra...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jul 16, 2018 | Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Science, STEAM, STEM, STEM and STEAM
Whether you suspect you have gifted children, or you have a child that’s been newly identified as gifted, one thing is certain: it’s important to have access to resources that can help you during your parenting journey. Here are some tips and resources from our...
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 | Mar 30, 2018 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, STEAM, STEM, Technology
Geotagging is a trend that has become more popular in recent years, especially on social media. Put simply, geotagging is the act of adding a location to something posted online. It can be a great tool when it comes to organizing your photos with services like Google...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 16, 2017 | Common core, Counting, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Homework, Kindergarten Readiness, Math, Number sense, School, Spatial Reasoning, STEAM, STEM, Subitizing
Math classrooms have transformed over the years, moving away from rote memorization and formula-based problem solving and to (the much more effective) critical thinking and number sense. This might be different from the way you were taught, but you can still support...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 23, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, Homework, Learning Apps, Learning Styles, Parent Improvement, School, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Technology
HOW TO BALANCE TECHNOLOGY & PLAY Create a structure around both off and onscreen learning The key factor isn’t the means through which your child is learning: it’s the structure around it. For example, giving your child free reign to do whatever he or she...
