Applying for scholarships this coming school year? If so, you’ll want to make certain that you present the absolute best application that you possibly can while still managing to make your application stand out among thousands of others. Take a look at these 6 tips for applying for college scholarships before you send your application in. You may have a bit more work to modify your application after, but in the end, you’ll be glad that you took the time. 6 Tips for Applying for College Scholarships: Be honest –First and foremost, be one hundred percent honest on your scholarship application. Flat-out lying or even embellishing a tiny bit can and will cause you to lose the scholarship (or worse) if you’re caught. Honestly, really is the best policy, and that statement is especially true here. Even if you have something negative that you need to let them know, owning up and taking responsibility is best. Check eligibility requirements –Before you even apply, you’ll … [Read more...]
Math Skills Every 3rd Grader Needs to Know
In third grade, math starts to get serious. In previous school years, your child learned the basics about numbers, place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Starting in third grade, your child will be introduced to more difficult concepts and larger numbers. There are several Math Skills Every 3rd Grader Needs to Know. Math Skills Every 3rd Grader Needs to Know Multi-Digit Arithmetic Your third grader will be expected to solve math problems that have multiple numbers and operations. In one math problem, your child could be asked to both add and subtract or add and multiply numbers up to 1,000. To do this, your child will need to have a strong foundation in both place value and the properties of multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Time Your child most likely knows how to read a clock by now. In second grade, your child was taught to read the clock to the nearest 5 minutes. This school year, your third grader will need to know how … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Kids Excited About Reading
Getting kids excited about reading can be more difficult than it looks, but I think it all comes down to following the few pieces of advice that I am going to talk about today. Each child is different, so it’s important to realize that. Even if your older child(ren) really enjoy reading, your younger one(s) might not. Create an individualized reading plan for each kid rather than trying to fit them all into the same one. Lead by example. When your little ones see you reading, they want to read. Leading by example is probably the most powerful way to influence your children and their desire to read. Find the right books. Find. The. Right. Books. I cannot stress this enough. No matter how many times you try to get your kiddos to read, it’s not going to happen if the books aren’t their books. You have books, right? The ones you get excited to read… the ones you love thumbing through at the bookstore… those books! They need some, too. If you’re anything like me, … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Incorporate Summer Learning
Summer learning loss is something that happens in most kids as they sit at home over the summer. This means that every year, teachers spend the first 6 weeks of school teaching things their students had learned in the year prior to summer. However, you can prevent summer learning loss by incorporating these simple activities into your summer fun! 25 Simple Ways to Incorporate Summer Learning Summer learning can be incorporated into the everyday things you do with your kids. Instead of just doing, stop and think of ways to make it educational. Ask questions and have fun! What other ways do you incorporate learning into your summer fun? We would love to know in the comments below! Other posts that may interest you: … [Read more...]
Tips For Effective Note Taking In Class
Effective note taking in class is so important because it will help you to retain the information and act as a study guide for when you may be quizzed or tested on that particular information in the future. Some people find it hard to take notes because they are worried they are not writing down the proper information, or maybe the teacher is moving too quickly, or you are just a bad note taker in general...that changes today! I have a few tips and tricks that will make effective note taking a breeze and you will get some really effective notes to use for your future assignments. Tips For Effective Note Taking In Class: 1. Pay Attention to Your Teacher: When it comes to taking notes you are going to be getting your information based on what your teacher is talking about in the class that day but even more than just listening to what your teacher is saying, you will also want to watch their mannerisms and how they are referring to certain information. Chances are, if your … [Read more...]
Ultimate Beginner Guide To Homeschooling Your Child
Are you thinking about homeschooling? This Ultimate Guide To Homeschooling Your Child is a great place to begin! We have gathered up our top tips, links to great ideas, and have pulled it all together in one location. Ultimate Beginner Guide To Homeschooling Your Child 10 things To Do Before You Start Homeschooling: If you are just getting started, this is the first place to go for tips and information. Start out your homeschool journey on the right foot by starting here to learn what steps to take to begin. We've given you great tips, guidance, and ideas for starting a home school classroom with success. How To Homeschool For Free: Concerned about the cost of homeschooling your child? Look no further than our tips on how to homeschool for free. This list of tips and suggestions is ideal for making your expenses zero when you begin. Learn from the best homeschoolers where to find curriculum, lesson plans, and even supplies for free. 5 Homeschool … [Read more...]
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