Sustaining Focus During Online Classes
It has been challenging for many students to sustain focus during virtual classes. In the classroom, distractions are far fewer...
Create a Personal Historical Record
When students read history, they’re usually learning about events that happened long before their lifetime and to other people. Today,...
We’re All Running a Marathon Today
Today is Boston Marathon Monday, unfortunately minus the marathon. Yet currently, it feels as though we’re all running a marathon....
Motivation and Distance Learning
Many students are having a hard time keeping motivated with their distance learning. Though it may appear otherwise, please know...
Make Bad Habits More Difficult to Achieve
As we enter the fourth week of distance learning, you’re likely seeing some bad habits emerge or worsen. In terms...
What’s Your Child’s Prime Time for Learning?
As remote learning moves into its third week, consider what time of day works best for your child to engage...
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
Remote learning is beginning today for most students. Engaging Minds has offered its families a few tips to help students...
Tips for Embracing the “New Normal” with School Closures
These are unprecedented times for us all and many of us are wondering what’s in store for the next few...
Get Your Foot in the Door
The foot-in-the-door technique is a smart way to help your child accomplish a big, or perhaps overwhelming, task. It’s based...
Make Effective Use of Online Teacher Portals
Most teachers have class websites and/or online portals (Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas) where they post nightly homework, long-term assignments, and...
Change “Fire, Ready, Aim!” to “Ready, Aim, Fire!”
Many students approach their homework with the mindset of wanting to get it done as quickly as possible. Rather than...
Two Questions to Ask Prior to Studying for an Exam
For best results on tests and quizzes, encourage your child to answer the following two questions as a first step...