Peers at School: The Good and The Not So Good
Merriam-Webster online defines the term ‘peer’ as “one that is of equal standing with another”. Are peer relationships that our children have at school important? If so, why and how …
Tips on keeping your kids fit and learning well
In our previous post, we shared some extensive research about the link between better academic performance and physical fitness. At the end of the day, kids who are more physically …
Boosting Brain Power with Exercise: The Science Behind it All
In part 1 of our series on the importance of physical activity and its effects on learning, we saw that there is plenty of evidence to suggest that children who …
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Move your Body for Better Grades?
It’s nothing we haven’t heard before – physical activity is good for us! As parents, we are told time and time again that active kids are healthy ones. With busy …
Summer Tutoring IS Important!
Are you thinking about hiring a qualified tutor for your son or daughter this summer? As a parent and experienced teacher and tutor with Beyond the Classroom, I have spent …
Tips for Keeping Kids Smart over the Summer
In our last article, we looked at some of the facts concerning summer break and how some research shows that kids may lose a lot of what they have just …
School May Stop for the Summer But Learning Never Should! Part 1
Summer vacation is just around the corner! With about 2 months of non-school time ahead, many parents are concerned about their children losing what they have just spent so much …
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How Mindfulness Helps with Homework
Over the past year, you may have heard the term ‘mindfulness’ in your social media browsing or in health care facilities. It is the latest buzzword in mental health research …
Neuroplasticity and the Evolving Learner PART 3
Working with students with special needs/learning difficulties “It’s not that they are being lazy, it is because they actually cannot hold that much information”. Breaking down instructions will help kids …
Neuroplasticity and the Evolving Learner, PART 2
In part 1, we introduced the concept of neuroplasticity and the fact that children’s brains are continuously changing and adapting, making them able to modify the way they learn. Here …
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