The past few weeks have been challenging to say the least. When students left school in mid-March, they had no idea what the future would hold. They did not know if they would be going back to school in a few days, a few weeks, or a few months. They did not know how learning …
The end of the 2019-2020 school year has been interesting to say the least. Students and families alike have had to adapt to a lot of changes in a short period of time. Although remote teaching has been taking place, some question how much new knowledge students have gained these past few months, and what …
Like many businesses, Crafting Scholars was forced to shut down its in-person services due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, we were able to launch some new online classes to support students in keeping up with grade-level skills. Now, as North Carolina begins to loosen restrictions on businesses, we are once again able to open up …
Crafting Scholars Re-Opens – With Some Important Changes Read More »
Many schools will likely remain closed through the end of the current school year, meaning students will be finishing up the fourth quarter at home. Parents are feeling the stress of trying to complete their own work while keeping their kids on task and making sure they are completing assignments and activities on time. Learning …
Learning at Home Versus School: Finding What Works Read More »
School is full of tests and assignments. Teachers are constantly evaluating learning and progress. Whether it’s a project, activity, essay, or exam, you’re likely to get a grade back in return. Under pressure to do well, students often become incredibly focused on what that number or letter score is. One bad grade can ruin the …
Fear of public speaking is something that affects people of all ages. For adults, it might be giving a presentation to the board or leading a meeting at work. For students, it can be presenting a report or talking in front of their class. Though it may not seem like a big deal to you, …
Speak Up: Boosting Your Child’s Public Speaking Skills Read More »
Is your child the one that always comes home with doodles in the margins of their notes and worksheets? Do they always have a pencil in hand sketching away and seem like they’re not paying attention at all? Actually, the opposite may be true. Before you reprimand your child for their drawings, consider the fact …
Every child is different and has their own strengths and abilities. Certain subjects and skills come more naturally to some people than others. At some point in your child’s academic journey, they will likely struggle with something, whether it’s math, science, or a foreign language. One skill that students need to learn is how to …
Building Healthy Strategies for Managing School Frustration Read More »
Just because you send your child off to school every day does not mean that they have everything they need to be successful. Some of that starts at home with you as a parent. Of course reading with, talking to, and engaging with your child is critical to their development, but there are some other …
The Importance of Having the Right Tools for Learning Read More »
With a new school year about to start, it may bring thoughts of last year flooding back. The battles fought over homework. Late nights spent studying. Crazy mood swings. While a little bit of stress can help motivate students, too much can lead to a meltdown, and that’s not what anyone wants. Taking steps to …
