by Melissa Cameron | Jan 22, 2012 | Home Schooling
Almost everyone nowadays owns a laptop. The only problem with this is that most people are never taught the proper ergonomic techniques associated with owning one. It can be unhealthy for your wrists and joints if you are not properly positioned when using your...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 13, 2012 | Education
When children develop passions about school subjects, it is a moment of both pride and comfort for the parent. Encouraging a child to flourish in their favorite subject is one of the greatest joys of parenting, and can expand a child’s talents exponentially....
by Amy LeForge | Nov 16, 2011 | Education
Schoolteachers work very hard. To honor the best of them, Kumon is running a Thank a Teacher Contest on their Facebook page. If you’d like to help reward the hard work and dedication of a very special teacher, click on over and vote on the finalists today! 3...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 29, 2011 | Education
(Editor’s note: please welcome an entry from the Jaime at the Green Golly project. Thanks!!) “Music is important for the development of cultural understanding; it nurtures growth – spiritual, physical and intellectual growth – all of which lead to the greater...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 19, 2011 | Education
Chances are you’ve taken or at least heard of the ACT: a test most colleges expect high school students to take. ACT test scores can indicate whether a student is likely to earn a certain grade in first-year college courses. According to a study they published...
by Amy LeForge | Aug 28, 2011 | Education
(Editor’s note: please welcome Sarah from Kumon.com with some suggestions for easing the transition back to school. Thanks, Sarah!) Smooth Transitions With shorter days approaching and summer vacations ending, it is time to prepare for a new school year! During...
