I remember the feeling. The anxiety seemed to suck the life out of me. I would be so nervous knowing I had a standardized test. Or, maybe it was that…
Best Study Strategies for Math
I have been asked over and again, "How do you study for math?". In elementary school, students used flashcards and games a lot. However, when a student hits the preteen…
What Can I Give?
Sometimes life can get the best of us. Children can feel like having trouble in school can become a heavy trap they cannot escape. The failure in a specific subject…
Creating Routine
We all crave routine. Most people perform better and have less stress when they have a regular routine. However, humans are not the best at routines. Human nature is to…
Not So Perfect Mom
NOT SO PERFECT MOM Yesterday was Sunday. I taught my morning classes without a hitch. I got everyone up to get ready for church….without a hitch. I dropped off my…
Beginning the New Year
Students are starting back to school. This can be the second most stressful time of the year. Children have been on Christmas vacation for two weeks. Now, they have to…
Setting Goals and Targets
Adults are not the only ones who can set goals and resolutions. Students can benefit greatly from setting goals. Here are some tips. Set yearly, quarterly, and monthly goals. From…