by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 3, 2019 | Growth Mindset, Homework, Parent tips, Test Preparation
How to Motivate the Unmotivated Child (a 6-part series) Motivating a child who is not interested in learning can be very challenging for a parent or teacher, and only gets more so as children get older. Years of rote learning, worksheets, and silent seatwork can wear...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 29, 2019 | Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, NWEA MAP, School Search, Social Challenge, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 27, 2019 | NWEA MAP, Parent tips, Test Preparation
NWEA Updates: How did COVID Affect Test Results? The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) recently partnered with the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University to analyze fall 2020 MAP testing data. They found that student achievement...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 6, 2019 | Back to School, Homework, Report card, School Search, Test Preparation
Is your child successful in school? This question may seem easy to answer on the surface, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Success looks and feels different to everyone. It’s important to learn how to monitor your child’s academic success in a way that makes...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 25, 2019 | Afterschool ideas, Attention, Cognitive Skills, Gifted & Talented, Spatial Reasoning, STEM and STEAM, Test Preparation
National Puzzle Day From childhood to adulthood, people love to play puzzles. They like how it challenges their thinking as well as exercise their minds. January is considered national puzzle month while the 29th of January is National Puzzle Day. Regardless of the...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 12, 2018 | Attention, Cognitive Skills, Confidence, Critical Thinking and 3rd-6th, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and PreK-2nd, Critical Thinking and Reading, Critical Thinking Strategies, Focus, Growth Mindset, Test Preparation, Test Strategies
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Like an Athlete The process of developing critical thinking skills can seem frustrating for many children. It involves developing a deep understanding of the world, practicing often, and self-correcting. Just like a first time...
