Study Skills

You don't have to homeschool your child in order to enhance her learning with experiences outside the classroom, according to author and education thought leader Clark Aldrich. In his book "Unschooling Rules: 55 Ways to Unlearn What We Know About...

Simple science lessons are all around us during the summer. Prevent summer brain drain in your kids with these mini science experiments and activities for children of all ages. Expand their knowledge of meteorology, zoology, botany, chemistry, an...

Educational apps are a great and fun way to keep your kids learning outside of the classroom, but the cost of all those apps can add up fast. Luckily, there are plenty of free apps for kids that are both educational and fun but won't break the ba...

Math is everywhere, not just in the classroom, and summer is a great time to learn how math relates to the real world. It's more than just addition and subtraction worksheets— it's everywhere you look. Keep your child learning this summer with...

Why is your child struggling in school? In her book "That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life," author Ana Homayoun identifies eight styles of disorganization and distraction that ...

Traveling with kids almost anywhere is a tremendous learning experience, but there are certain places that really excel at educating kids in a fun way. In the "Complete Idiot's Guide to the Best Family Vacations," the FamilyTravelForum.com commun...

Summer is a great time to get outside and learn more about the environment. From hunting bugs to making seashell magnets, these awesome hands-on activities are a great way for your child to get a little closer to nature. ...

Take this quiz to discover your child's strengths and weaknesses in note taking. ...

Discover how your child thinks so that you can help him choose the best outlining structure. ...

Get a glimpse into the new state standardized tests. Take our elementary math quiz and find out what your little ones need to know. ...

Whether you're a freshman or a senior, developing the following 10 skills will help you achieve success in school, in your chosen career, and in life. ...

Learn how to use the Landmark College Two-Column Notes with this blank template. Click here for an example. ...

Learn how to use the Extreme Mapping Notes with this blank template. Click here for an example. ...

Learn and find examples of how to use the Roman Numeral Notes with this template. Click here for a blank template. ...

Test day jitters are striking earlier than ever. In most states, standardized testing aligned with the Common Core begins in second or third grade, but a few states administer standardized tests as early as kindergarten. Many children experience ...

Learn and find examples of how to use the Landmark College Two-Column Notes with this template. Click here for a blank template. ...

Learn and find out how to use the Extreme Mapping Notes with this template. Click here for a blank template. ...

Determine what learning skills your child needs to work on over the summer, and record them on this chart. Then you can get started on the summer learning contract. ...