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Rewiring your Brain for Learning!
The Science of Learning Brain Rewiring to Optimize Success Among Students It has been discovered that the brain is highly flexible organ that has the unique capability to reorganize itself in terms of our cognitive abilities and expand itself – not just in metaphysical growth, but, in actual, physical growth. Neuroplasticity is the Secret to…
And the Oscar Goes to…Math!
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching You gotta love the true story told in the new hit film, “Hidden Figures.” In an early scene, a little girl stands at a chalkboard scribbling an equation that seems to go on forever. Although Katherine Johnson is pint-sized, her passion for Math is…
Here’s How Valentine’s Day Can Make Your Child Smarter and Happier
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching It’s simple: Dark chocolate is brain food. It’s been proven to improve memory and boost endorphins (those hormones that make you feel good). So feel perfectly justified to indulge your family with dark chocolate the week of February 14th. As you know, Miracle Math…
Who Will Your Child be in the Year 2035?
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching I often wonder what kind of women my girls will become. And I don’t mean what careers they’ll have. If they stay true to their dreams, Ramiyah will be a personal injury lawyer, Sariah will be a doctor or medical specialist and Ariella will be…
How Miracle Math Coaching is Different
Miracle Math Coaching is quite different than the standard tutoring programs that have existed all throughout history to aid children experiencing academic complications. Conventional tutoring often offers one-on-one coaching sessions that focus on the skills and concepts that a child is being presented with in the traditional classroom setting; however, the coaching services offered through…
What does a Report Card tell me about How Much my Child Knows?
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Report card time can cause extra anxiety for students and for you, as parents. But to truly figure out how well (or not so well) your child is doing, you have to know what the report card means. Easy peasy, you say? “A” means…
Exercising the Body is Good for the Brain
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching One of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions is exercising more. But you might not know the importance of exercise in your child’s academic life. Check out a favorite post of mine about how moving around helps students excel. Students who forgo the remote…
Brain-Based Learning Increasing in Popularity
Brain-Based Learning is Quickly Increasing in Popularity Among Educators, Tutors, and Parents Educators, tutors, and parents are now starting to identify and see the numerous benefits associated with brain-based learning; as a result, this is gaining an immense amount of popularity in terms of contextual education. It is a known fact that the brain plays…
The Revolution is Here
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Today, the most important thing you can do is to truly be present with whatever it is you commit to doing this year. The word “revolution” comes from the Latin, “revolutio,” which means “a turnaround.” The most important way to make that happen is…
What is Brain-Based Learning?
For about 400 years, it was believed that the mind and body were separate things. This idea is now being challenged by cognitive scientists, neuroscientists and linguists. From this challenge to long held assumptions comes the brain-based learning theory. The notion that learning is primarily a mental process may actually be inhibiting the learning process….
How New Year’s Resolutions Can Make your Child a Better Student
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching In honor of the fast-approaching New Year, I’m re-running a past column. Just like January of last year, this is the time to find new ways to help your kids when school starts. So, here is your blast from the past: You can help…
Use Your Gift Cards in a Brain-Based Way
Gift cards are an easy way to give a person a gift when the giver doesn’t know what the recipient wants or needs. Kids often love getting these cards as they let the kids use them for something they really want. The cards also present an excellent brain-based learning opportunity. A major reason that gift…
The Act of Giving Feeds The Brain
Nearly everyone is familiar with the old saying “Giving is better than receiving”. Though it might seem to be a way to get people to give donations, volunteer some of their time or just give a gift to someone, there is more truth to the saying than people realize. Giving is good for your health and…
Honing Math Skills while Celebrating the Season
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching As we approach the end of the year, my kids are excited for two reasons. First, there’s the cheer of the holidays in general (presents!). And, secondly, school’s out for Winter Break. For parents who want their kids to stay sharp while celebrating the season,…
MMC Testimonial: Jade
Jade, Age 13, 8th Grade Feedback from Parent: Jade needed extra help with Math, understanding the different concepts and improving her skills for success. Her main challenges were understanding the material and certain concepts. Before the program, she was getting a D- . She currently fluctuates between a B and C and she was 1 of…