In an era of smartphones and video game tablets, children today may roll their eyes at the concept of tabletop gaming. But traditional gaming is far from boring. Board games teach children an array of valuable life skills such as teamwork, focus, problem-solving, and decision-making. They’re also a fun way to pass time with family and friends without relying on…

We’ve all been there before. The teacher is going around the classroom and calling on students to read from the textbook when suddenly, it’s your turn. Your shoulders tense, your mouth becomes dry, and you feel dozens of eyes turn on you as your classmates wait for you to begin reading. What if you stutter? Will friends judge you if…

Learning to read is one of a child’s most important educational markers. A foundational piece of reading comprehension comes from developing a base of sight words. Sight words are words that young readers know by heart. They’re often high-frequency words, one or two syllables, and don’t need decoding skills.  Teachers equip students with sight word sheets and packets, but talking…

The summer months are coming up, and as the weather warms, kids will want to stay outside longer. Using sidewalk chalk to play hopscotch, tic tac toe, or four square has become summer traditions. But if you’re looking for new ways to put that sidewalk chalk to good use, here are some ideas that will keep your kids’ creative juices…