Now that another year has come and gone, kids are returning back to school after a fun-filled, exciting holiday break; however, many are doing so with much less enthusiasm than that which they had at the start of the school year – back in the fall. They are many reasons for this but the most…
Mastering the art and science of math is essential for your child’s success in all future endeavors, be it school, a career, or personal pursuits. If your child is struggling, here are 5 math tips to help them improve their skills. Actively Support Your Child’s Learning According to research, it has been found that children…
Each day, individuals from all areas of the world frequent the gym in order to achieve optimal fitness levels. While physical exercise is important for fitness, there is one body part we forget to work out. That is the brain. These apps can help train your brain, especially if you’re struggling in math. Lumosity While…
With empathy, understanding, positive reinforcement, and a little structure, you can easily help your child get back into the school routine. Summer break is always a time of mixed emotions. The lazy days of the season are exciting and enjoyable in that they typically do not require the use of an alarm clock, a constant…
Working memory refers to how we retain and directly work with the information that is stored in the short-term memory. Help your child experience long-term success with these 5 homework tips that will boost your child’s memory. Memory is crucial to constructing a solid foundation of learning. It helps children in the classroom environment, and…
According to research, children achieve higher academic success in any subject when parents, actively support learning. Math skills are no different. In today’s world of accelerated learning and technological advancements, it is more important than ever before for adults to help by engaging in the effort to learn. Our world is in high demand…
According to developmental specialists, Christmas break is a productive time of the year to place a special emphasis on building your child’s schema. As mentioned in our previous posts, a “schema” is the concept of helping children interpret and organize the information that they are subjected to in a cognitive manner. In turn, this aids…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching No, it doesn’t have to do with witchcraft. Encouraging students to write creatively – whether a crazy short story or the beginning of a cool fantasy novel – will help them master Math. Researchers have found that children who write regularly are sharpening brain…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Oh, the many sweet ways to teach Math in late October! I’ve always said that children learn best when they’re engaged and having fun. How much more fun can you have than playing dress up and scarfing down candy? Halloween is the perfect holiday…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Hello Everyone! School’s underway, and you probably know in general how well your child is doing. If you don’t, it’s not difficult to find out. You can go to back-to-school night if it hasn’t already passed or just contact your child’s school to find…