How Important Are Extracurriculars in Middle School?
By Wendy Wisner of Your Teen Mag
How Important Are Extracurriculars in Middle School?
By Wendy Wisner of Your Teen Mag
Lately, my middle schooler has shown some interest in coding, movie making, and acting in plays, which I think is ...
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From Good Student to Exceptional Student: What Does it Take?
By Sylvan Learning
From Good Student to Exceptional Student: What Does it Take?
By Sylvan Learning
Supportive and engaged parents often see their children perform well in school – from enjoying their lessons and completing their ...
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What’s the purpose of a state test? … And why ...
By Sylvan Learning
What’s the purpose of a state test? … And why ...
By Sylvan Learning
You know the state test is coming up, and questions are starting to swim through your mind: Is the state ...
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6 Tips and Strategies to Prepare for Standardized Tests (Like ...
By Sylvan Learning
6 Tips and Strategies to Prepare for Standardized Tests (Like ...
By Sylvan Learning
Kids will encounter standardized tests throughout their lives: State tests The ACT or SAT Advancement Placement (AP) exams ACCUPLACER tests ...
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Your Child’s First Bad Grades in Middle School: Do’s and ...
By Wendy Wisner of Your Teen Mag
Your Child’s First Bad Grades in Middle School: Do’s and ...
By Wendy Wisner of Your Teen Mag
Sylvan Learning partnered with Wendy Wisner of Your Teen magazine for this post. My son recently received his first B. ...
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5 Learning Opportunities for Holiday Breaks
By Molly Kale
5 Learning Opportunities for Holiday Breaks
By Molly Kale
The arrival of the holiday season means kids (and parents) can take a much-needed breather from homework and tight schedules. While ...
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60 Minutes of Coding, Endless Possibilities!
By Sylvan Learning
60 Minutes of Coding, Endless Possibilities!
By Sylvan Learning
What if we told you that 1 hour of coding could open your child’s eyes to a new “language?” Code, ...
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November Checklist for School Success
By Dr. Rick Bavaria
November Checklist for School Success
By Dr. Rick Bavaria
Keeping a monthly checklist during the academic year is a great way to make sure your kids are on target for ...
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4 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM
By Scott Vukoder
4 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM
By Scott Vukoder
We hear all the time that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is SO important. We know that our kids ...
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November 23rd is Fibonacci Day!
By Sylvan Learning
November 23rd is Fibonacci Day!
By Sylvan Learning
November 23rd is Fibonacci Day! Celebrate by talking to your child about the history of this fun math holiday. Then, ...
