Study Skills and Resources

Common Core Confusion: A Guide to Understanding Your Child's Schoolwork If you have a school-aged child currently learning under the Common Core Standards, you might have noticed that the curriculum your child is learning is vastly different from...

Having trouble getting your child with learning difficulties excited about summer learning? Here are some motivation strategies from psychology expert Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D., that will encourage your child to dive right in to summer learning ac...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

With school back in session, the Internet can be a great resource for homework help, but you might be worried about your child accessing inappropriate sites and information while he surfs the Web. These safe search engines for kids offer prescree...

Do you know your child's interests? Are you a hands-on parent? Take this quiz to determine how involved you are with your kids. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Everyone has to do homework . . . but what do you really know about it? Take this quiz to find out. ...

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

How far have we come in the last 1000 years? Take our quiz and see how much you know. ...

Is helping your child with homework more frustrating and confusing than ever before, thanks to the new Common Core standards? Do words like metamorphic, integer, and bibliography give you sweaty palms and vague flashbacks to your own school days?...

Use this keyboard pattern printable to help your child develop keystroking skills. ...

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. ...