An often overlooked aspect of education is cross-curricular studies! Cross-curricular studies refer to the important integration of content knowledge, in domains such as history and science, with learning in domains such as reading, writing, math, and the arts. By integrating a history lesson with math practice, reading and writing lessons, and the arts, we are [Read More]

By Jamaica Thompson   Let’s be honest, as much as we try as parents to keep our children learning and engaged in non-screen activities during the summer, down-time happens and the screens eventually come out! Whether it’s during a long car ride or a boring layover in an airport, sometimes screen time is a necessity. [Read More]

By Lisa Batchelder-Hetrick   Are you dreading your next long car trip with your kids? Can you already hear “Are we there yet?” from the back seat? If so, here is my list of daughter-approved road trip activities to make your long-distance drive a lot more fun!   Art Box/Clipboard: Fill a Tupperware box or [Read More]