Unique Solutions for Unique Learners
Summer is fast approaching and many parents have already planned activities and camps for their children. We know that summer is the ultimate freedom, the time for exploration and play, the time to finally unwind from the busy school year. So how do you maintain your child’s academic skills while enjoying the freedom and playfulness read more…
Located on the Upper West Side, The Meeting House is a recreational afterschool organization providing community for children who need help with socialization and communication. Through exciting group classes and integrated afterschool programming we offer fun, friendship and community all under one roof. Join them May 21st thru May 23rd at The Gateway School on read more…
Young children are very curious about their world. They learn by interacting with their environment, posing questions, and exploring the possibilities. Stimulating activities spark their curiosities and promote critical thinking and increased motivation. As they begin to develop phonemic awareness, for example, they recognize that sounds are like building blocks that can be used to read more…
Families and children have diverse needs during the summer and certain environments may be better suited to certain children. Luckily, summer camp options and programs are plentiful. As the summer break approaches, there are a few things I know for sure as a lifelong educator and camp director– children thrive when they are 1) setup read more…
Written by Alexandra Cohen-Spiegler, Math, French and Standardized Test Preparation Learning a Foreign Language should be a wonderful opportunity – the key to new literature, cultures, film, friends, you name it! Unfortunately, however, it often ends up becoming just one more subject, complete with homework, tests and grades. So how can you keep foreign language read more…
I remember the first time I was genuinely excited to go to an art exhibit, and I was a late bloomer. It was junior year of college and I was in my first art history class discussing, looking at, and investigating modern art using books and slides. After three weeks, we went to the Museum read more…
At first glance, the daily activities of a preschooler may seem insignificant. Sure, learning your shapes is important, but one may wonder if pre-school is that significant in the development of a child. Can playing with Play-Doh and stacking blocks be the key to your child’s future success? A recent blog in The Wall Street Journal read more…
Last summer I was presented with a unique situation. “Peter” was a high school student interested in taking pre-calculus. This was not the most unreasonable request, but “Peter” was different. A student of a boarding school, he was only home for 6 weeks last summer. Still, not that unusual. But unlike most situations where parents read more…
Are you a high school student looking for a unique experience in the city? Join the New York Historical Society for some fabulous new programs launching this Spring for high School students. Saturday Academy: FREE classes in American Studies and SAT Prep at N-YHS this Spring! Join us on Saturday mornings to explore topics ranging read more…
With New York City as our playground, the possibilities are endless! Take a fabulous teacher, a subject matter expert, a curious learner, and a metro card (or cab) and you have a recipe for learning success! Interactive field trips emphasize “active viewing,” multisensory learning, and discussion to help students deeply engage with the learning experience. read more…
Written By Grant Bergland No doubt recently you have seen ads for Lumosity.com and its pledge to provide exercises to improve memory and intelligence for people of all ages. At the time of this blog post, the free Lumosity app for iPhone and iPad holds the coveted #1 spot in downloads. It is clear read more…
Written by Rebecca Kirsch, Elementary Education Over the holidays and school breaks, students often do not have any homework, other than helping your families and being kind and lovely children/grandchildren/siblings/nieces & nephews and friends. However, there are many ways that they and you can enrich their learning and keep their brains from going on vacation! read more…
