It is a known fact that kids absolutely love to cook, to bake, and to engage in experimentations with food! They love measuring ingredients as well. Engaging in activities in the kitchen are not only beneficial to their well-being and helpful in terms of developing life skills, but, also aids in developing fine motor skills,…
It is a known fact that children are more likely to experience success in learning about any subject when their parents play an active support role in their learning – this is especially true of math. Learning math through cooking is a great way to support your children. Today, it is becoming increasingly necessary to…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching The members of your “Village of Support” don’t all have to be people you know. Here’s a re-run of a previous post that suggests you can tap into experts and their research to help you help your child succeed. I’m a firm believer in…
A school report card is nothing more than a written-based assessment of your child’s academic work, educational progress, and a reflection of their conduct within the traditional school setting. Unfortunately, many parents mistakenly believe that a school report card is a detailed report of their child’s intellect and the capability of their brain. Do report cards actually…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching “The most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D. Hull, former Arizona governor If you’re struggling to help your child do better in school, you can pat yourself on the back. That doesn’t sound logical, of course, because…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Here’s a test for those of you with children who know how to read: Let’s say a gazillioniare offered your family a fortune if your child can memorize some poetry. The length of the poem depends on the age of your child – a…
Each school year, millions of parents find themselves struggling when it comes to helping with homework. The truth of the matter is – despite the complications that come with these assignments – homework is a unique opportunity for kids to learn and for families to take an active role in the educational success of their child….
Student: Samai, Age 10, 6th grade Feedback from Elijah’s Parent… Samai has always been a strong student, but I started to notice she was losing her focus. Once I noticed these changes, I sought help immediately because I did not want to see her grades start trending downward. Consequently, a friend of mine recommended Miracle…
What is the right Motivation for Students to Achieve Academic Success? The family unit is critical to a child’s success – from the point of infancy to the graduation at high school; however, the family unit is not the only aspect of a child’s academic success. As mentioned in previous posts and in numerous presentations, “it…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching I spend a lot of time writing about the importance of building a “Village of Support.” As I’ve emphasized, children benefit if a network of caring adults are in their corner. And it helps tremendously if each villager plays a very specific role, ie…