Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking Rivers of sweat cascade out of your clammy palms, and droplets embellish your green face. Super glue denies permission for your lips to part, and awfully slimy thickness in your throat blocks desperate words from coming out. And worst of all, the fries and pizza you devoured for lunch today are holding a competition in […] Read More
Participating in Virtual Classes Participating in class is a common struggle that students face. Some jump out of their seats to answer a question or share ideas, while others prefer to listen rather than insert themselves into a discussion. Virtual learning has brought new challenges to the forefront, with the added difficulties of getting a teacher’s attention, navigating the […] Read More
Why it’s Important That Your Youngster Keeps Studying Over the Summer Minnesota Public Radio hosts posed this question to listeners to evoke responses to the question “Does summer vacation still serve a useful purpose?” Responses from moms and dads flooded in. That survey was taken before Covid-19 upended academic programs as parents turned into quasi-teachers to their home-bound kids during quarantines. Advantages of Enrolling Children to […] Read More
Writing an Argumentative Essay?: A Middle School Guide to Writing An argument, who hasn’t been in one? We argue on the school playground, argue with a best friend, argue about whose best friend is better. We’ve all either been in an argument or tried our hardest to avoid one, but what happens when you have to write about one? Did anyone groan at that question? […] Read More
Incorporating Yoga and Mindfulness in Remote Learning Incorporating Yoga and Mindfulness in Remote Learning Even after a year, the sudden and abrupt shift to remote learning has been an ongoing struggle for many students and their families, who have both had to make immense changes to their daily lives and routines. Some students found new virtual learning methods conducive, while others have […] Read More
