When it’s time to change, you’ve got to rearrange…
Transitions are difficult for many students, and this time of year triggers a shift in routine and activities. Many students...
Wait!
The sun is shining. Summer plans are in the making. But wait! Before you close the door on this school...
Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day
Today we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We honor their service and selflessness...
When Covid meets the Summer Slide
The educational impact Covid has had on student learning this past year is unlikely to be known for some time....
It’s as simple as ABC
“Winging it” or “hoping for the best” aren’t great strategies for studying! Instead, we suggest employing the ABC’s of Creating...
A goldmine for the taking
With previously graded papers and exams in hand, your child has direct feedback from their teachers as to how to...
There are 25 more letters in the alphabet
There are many ways to accomplish a task and when your child’s chosen way isn’t working, model flexible thinking and...
Make the homestretch less stressful
With spring break behind us, we’re heading into the homestretch of the school year. End-of-year projects, papers and exams are...
Marathon Monday highlights
Today is Patriots Day in Massachusetts, the day the Boston Marathon is traditionally run. For the second year in a...
Fostering academic independence: I do, We do, You do
Help your child become more independent with their schoolwork by employing an “I do, We do, You do” approach. I...
By giving your child a choice, you’re giving them a voice
When approaching schoolwork with your child, consider guiding rather than telling. Empowered students, students with choice, feel engaged in their...
Tips for a smooth transition back to school
Spring is here, the vaccine is rolling out in earnest, and elementary schools in MA are reopening, with middle schools...