Learning Tip of the Month

Adjective Search

Have your child look through the newspaper for five or more adjectives that describe the women featured in this month’s Kid Scoop News. Continue reading

Big News for Better Learning

Newspapers in the home boost academic achievement! Looking for ways to help your child succeed in school? A subscription to your local newspaper is one great way to give your students an academic edge. Research shows that students who attend … Continue reading

Growing a Reader

Like learning how to play a guitar or swing a bat, learning how to read takes practice. The more a child reads, the better he/she gets. It’s that simple. Along the way, young readers need coaches, like you the parent! … Continue reading

Sign Up for Your Library Summer Reading Program

It’s fun! It’s simple! And it’s free! Start your summer out with a trip to the library and get signed up for the summer reading program! Your child will get rewarded for reading, and have access to the wonders of … Continue reading

Win the Math Fact War!

Practice math facts with your child the fun way – play Math Fact War! All you need is a set of math fact flash cards. The rules are simple: Select a deck of math fact cards that your child is … Continue reading

Boost Your Health this Winter: It’s Easy to Do with Acupressure

Wintertime brings colds and flus. Bugs spread at school and kids share the “gift” with the whole family. Have you noticed that when your body works to get healthy your focus, clarity, productivity, and even emotions are affected? That’s no … Continue reading

Homework – do you feel like a battalion chief?

You have great plans for easygoing summer days, happy children and fun-filled times for the whole family. But there’s still your work to do, extra activities for the kids and everything that makes up your day-to-day schedules. So how do … Continue reading

Accupressure for Health and Focus

When adults and kids are healthy, it’s easier to concentrate and get more accomplished. Studying, writing papers, practicing music or playing sports can all be a challenge for kids who don’t feel up to par. Here are a few easy … Continue reading

Homework – do you feel like a battalion chief?

Let’s face it — for your children to be successful at school, homework is a necessary thing to do. A state of calmness needs to be present to move beyond the battleground and get to the place of your kids … Continue reading