The Critical Role Failure Plays in Student Success
People are always talking about how failure is not only important, but necessary for growth. And that sounds great in theory. But one thing gets in the way: we hate failing! We’re encouraged to embrace failing in order to advance in life. But this is easier said than done [...]
The Importance of Learning Through Games and Play
As humans, do we consciously seek out games? (And I’m not talking about mind games, but games that are fun for all parties. Like hide-and-seek.) Or are we just wired to pursue them? When I was in first or second grade, every day during recess, my friends and I [...]
The Science of Procrastination: How to Unlearn it
Procrastinating is like texting an ex. You know you shouldn’t do it. Yet sometimes, despite all the self-help articles that urge you to resist, you do it anyway. And when you do, you relish the temporary elation of talking with your old flame. But soon after, you regret your [...]
How Can Curiosity Elevate Learning?
Curiosity is like a slow-cooker. When you give it enough time to sit, you can create something amazing. Like pot roast. Just like a nice walk in fresh air after too much time indoors, curiosity can pull us out of ruts, drag us out of bed, and give us [...]
Spectacular Salads to Boost Your Study Game
Remember when you were a child and you thought spinach was a death sentence? Well, times have changed. It’s 2024, and you can now find chocolate fudge brownie ice cream made from avocado, and triple-creme cheese made from cashews. So it should surprise no one that it’s possible to [...]
How Can Reading Help Young Students Develop Empathy?
There’s something very cool about books. When you dive into someone else’s world, you’re doing much more active brain work than you realize. And this cognitive process results in feeling like you almost are literally right there in the characters’ worlds. If you've experienced it, you know that reading [...]
The Science of Student Motivation
As humans, we strive to differentiate ourselves from others. But seemingly, there is this one thing we have in common. No matter how many unique oddities we adorn ourselves with, we all want to get up in the morning and do good. We seem to have this innate desire [...]
Classroom Activities to Ring in the New Year
In the classroom, children love spectacle. They love a special day—and understandably so! Be honest now — when’s the last time you turned down a pizza party? So, to welcome in the new year, whether at the end of December or beginning of January, consider having a special classroom [...]
To Study Abroad…or Not? Lessons From Abroad
The thing about studying abroad is that it can seem so glamorous—and it is! I’m someone who might make a slightly spur-of-the-moment decision while overlooking potential future challenges. And while I don’t regret my decision to study abroad at all, there are things I would’ve done differently. And there [...]
Activities For Families To Do Together Over Winter Break
Winter break calls for fun in the snow and lots of family time. Key word, “lots.” Just like during a power outage, around half way through winter break, parents and family members might start to run out of ideas for entertainment and activities. However, fear not, because we’ve compiled [...]