Flexible seating is a current trend in education. The purpose of flexible seating is to create various opportunities for students to work in an environment where they will be most successful and productive. From sitting on the floor, to a yoga ball, or simply standing...
According to Harvard University, executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions and juggle multiple tasks successfully. The brain needs this skill set to filter distractions,...
Today we are going to take a look at what the Duke TIP program is, the programs offered, and the benefits of the Duke TIP program. What is the Duke TIP Program? The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that has served...
Something is waiting for many children each summer, and their parents don’t even know it’s out there — the “summer slide.” Summer slide is what happens when young minds sit idle for three months. As parents approach the summer break, many...
Is your child happy at school? Even for the best parent, it can difficult to tell solely based off of behavior. Of course, it would be great if your child could always tell you when they were happy at school. But you can’t always count on that — especially when...
