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 | Sep 15, 2017 | Back to School, Cognitive Skills, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Focus, Grades, Growth Mindset, Homework, Parent Improvement, Parent tips, Report card, School
Setting your child up for success doesn’t have to be difficult. A few simple action items can go a long way. Being present is key, whether it’s reviewing your child’s homework and schedule, or making sure you’re up-to-date on emails from the...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 5, 2017 | Prep, School, Science, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
Each May, Advanced Placement (AP) exams are taken by students all over the world. These standardized exams are designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills taught through the course. A qualifying score could potentially earn the student...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 4, 2017 | Cognitive Skills, Common core, Early Elementary, Grades, Homework, Reading, Report card, School, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
It’s a familiar scenario for parents: your child is struggling with a school subject, or you decide they need additional enrichment. Given your own busy schedule, you find that an outside tutor is your best option. Once the decision to hire a tutor is made, you have...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 31, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Events, Homework, Number sense, Parent Improvement, Prep, Preschool Prep, Reading, School
In February 2017, I will be releasing a 3-part video training focusing on how parents can build critical thinking skills in children preschool through second grade. The training will start with explaining the “what” and “why” of critical thinking including it’s...
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...
