Five Fun and Educational Summer Vacations for the Whole Family
School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids have to stop learning during their months off. Summer break gives families the opportunity to take off on vacations that are both fun and educational. From the nation’s capital to local school related programs, there are tons of ways for kids to continue learning […]
The Four Best Tricks to Help Your Child Memorize Information
Whether young or old, our brains can sometimes have trouble retaining certain information. As we celebrate this year’s President’s Day on February 15, consider the long list of U.S. Presidents as a challenge—although George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are easily remembered, what about naming the other 42 presidents in chronological order? Fortunately, there are a […]
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Your Child’s Academic Success
A new year offers a fresh start, making it the perfect time for children to focus on forming new habits that will help bring them success in their future. With that, January is the perfect opportunity for you and your child to discuss areas where there’s room for improvement. Below are some ideas to promote […]
How to Incorporate Learning into the Holiday Season
Once the holidays roll around, it is easy for children to have a more relaxed attitude toward their studies. Backpacks may be stuffed away in the closet filled with folders and books that won’t get touched – proving that learning simply loses its coveted spot as your student’s priority once break begins. However, there are […]
How to Avoid Brain Drain During Holiday Break
Unless you’ve been blessed with a young student that really loves to learn, most kids look forward to holiday breaks because they do not have to get up early and go to school, study for exams, or complete homework. But as a parent, you understand the value of education and want to keep your child […]
Tips to Help Your Student Become a Better Learner
Between Common Core and the new SATs, the education landscape is changing. It can be just as daunting of a task for the parent to tackle a hard subject as it can be for the child. Deciphering what type of learner your child is can help him or her succeed if they are having difficulties […]
Tips for Organizing Homework Assignments
It’s 7 p.m. and your child just remembered a homework assignment that’s due tomorrow. If this happens all too often, it’s time to get organized to help combat stress for you and your child, while creating a sustainable routine to accomplish daily homework tasks. Here are some great tips to stay on track and save […]
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue…It’s National Poetry Month!
Happy National Poetry Month! Introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, the celebratory month was initiated as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. Poetry is a rich tool for the creative mind, especially in the classroom. A well-rounded English curriculum should include poetry as it encourages […]
Keeping up With School and Sickness
Common colds are the main reason that children miss school. Each year in the United States, there are millions of cases of the common cold, and while adults average 2-3 colds per year, children can experience even more, according to the Center for Disease Control. If your child isn’t feeling well, staying home from school […]
“How to Turn Grades Around in the Second half of the Year”
Best in Class Education Center Offers Advice to Make Sure the Year is not Lost to a Poor Start Winter break is a time to revel in holiday cheer that comes but once a year, and students take a brief, yet necessary break, from school. Festive decorations aside, holiday break is also a great time […]
Showing Gratitude is Always on the Syllabus
A Grateful Lifestyle Helps Children In and Out of the Classroom Thanksgiving conjures up thoughts of family gatherings, an abundance of food and, most importantly, gratitude. Thanksgiving is more than just a cultural tradition; it is a time to reflect on what is important to us and our families and to give thanks for the […]
How to Apply for College Without Going Gray in the Process
Best in Class Education Center offers tips for parents and students to make the college application process as stress-free as possible Eager high school students (and their parents) are in the midst of spending many late nights and weekends writing essays, organizing forms, and waiting on pins and needles to find out if they’ve been […]
