The Importance of Building Solid Math Skills

Early Learning

New research from the National Institutes of Health suggests that kids need to build essential math skills early on to ensure they have a solid understanding of math later in life. During the study, the researchers found that first graders with the lowest scores in math were also more likely to get low scores as [...]

Learning About Math Through Play

One of the best ways to introduce young children to academics is through play.

How Can Children be Taught Scientific Concepts?

Children after only 4 years on this planet begin to construct their own theories about how the physical world works.

Teaching Kids Critical Thinking

Teaching kids the art of critical thinking is crucial to their overall success as innovators and problem-solvers. Fortunately, there are many ways parents and teachers can help foster critical thinking in kids to help them develop ways to solve problems. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: * Get an Early Start – Even with [...]

Supporting an Educated Guess

Children are able to think things through, but can just as easily dial down their critical thinking.  The difference rides on how close they are to almost knowing what is going on.  If they have no clue, they are more likely to consider only the surface of a situation or a problem.  But if they [...]