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01/06/2022

Developing children’s early literacy skills and strengthening their reading comprehension ability is one of the best things families can do to support their children’s academic and social skills. Looking for effective, research backed ways to help readers who may need a little more scaffolding building their literacy skills? Download Education Week’s Reading issue below!

Experience our interactive, profoundly engaging digital publication!

10/10/2021

Autumn lovers, rejoice! Your favorite season is finally here. As the weather gets cooler and the leaves begin to change color, it’s time to start thinking about how you can help kids of all ages get outdoors and take advantage of everything this amazing season has to offer. From fun arts-and-crafts projects to festive outings, this list of 50 fall activities for kids has something for everyone!

This massive collection of fall activities for kids of all ages will keep families playing all autumn long. Look through the fall activities list and choose your favorites while enjoying the season outdoors and inside.

10/10/2021

Across the country, students returned to their classes in September after 18 months of disrupted learning. The New York Times connected with hundreds of them to see how they — along with teachers, administrators and parents — have been coping with the changes, the fear, and the relief of an in-person school year.

Across the country, students are returning to classes. We connected with hundreds of them to see how they — along with teachers, administrators and parents — are coping.

07/13/2021

The most effective way to prevent learning loss and keep your kids on academic track? 1:1 tutoring. And we’re thrilled to share that Dearest's personalized online tutoring with progress monitoring has been rated five stars by thousands of families! Our certified teachers are ready for summer sessions, so book today! Questions about our teachers and booking discounts? DM or email us at [email protected]

Online tutoring for young learners -Math, ELA, Reading, Writing, Science, STEM, G&T, language immersion. Highly vetted, background checked, and certified.

07/13/2021

Yes, we're back on the soapbox. To build and invest in a child care system that meets the needs of all children, families, and the broader economy, it is critical for the federal government to provide funding at a level sufficient to cover the true cost. What's the true cost of high-quality (not base) care?

Increased public investment in child care is needed to help families access high-quality, affordable child care that meets their needs.

06/14/2021

First Amendment + Schools = ?
What do a cheerleader, a public school, and Snapchat have in common? Well, they're all at the center of the question: can public schools discipline off-campus speech (even speech over social media) without infringing on students' first amendment rights? How will the Supreme Court Rule on this historic case and how might it affect public schools? Click below to hear some analysis from the New York Times on their podcast The Daily!

Inside the unusual sequence of events behind one of the most important student free speech cases for 50 years.

06/04/2021

To support young learners' creativity and productivity, make sure they take time out of their days for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun. View Edutopia's nine brain breaks for elementary students below!

To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.

05/04/2021

Getting an online tutor for your 5-year-old is a highly personal decision. You might be wondering about the effectiveness of online tutoring for young children or how to go about finding a tutor for your little one. We’ve got all the answers to your questions on our blog post: https://www.dearest.io/parenting/should-i-get-online-tutor-for-my-5-year-old

04/21/2021

While everyone is experiencing an increase in screen time, the kids (and you) are going to be alright. Want to know more about supporting your little ones in forming a healthy relationship with screens and technology? Read more below for Harvard's strategies, surprising statistics, and considerations.

Daily screen time for kids (and adults) has seen a jump during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore new strategies and tips to maximize screen time and control usage.

04/12/2021

How are you feeling? Those four simple words may have become increasingly difficult for our little ones to answer. Help them learn how to identify and manage their emotions with this free, interactive lesson from BrainPOP (it even comes with a quiz to check for understanding)! https://jr.brainpop.com/health/feelings/emotions/

03/12/2021

Strong women teach strong students. We're sharing a free kids’ history class focused on the decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States, taught by educator Allison! Access more future-ready kids courses that focus on on female empowerment STEM, social studies, literacy, critical thinking, social activism, and strong communication skills on http://www.dearest.academy.
Book Ms. Allison and other science, math, ELA, literacy, and Spanish teachers for private sessions on http://dearest.io/book.

03/04/2021

We're so excited to share that Dearest was featured by TVJapan during their latest in education segment (yes, it's all in Japanese)! One of our goals at Dearest is to ensure that our educators celebrate and teach future-ready skills that won't be made irrelevant by AI, skills like mindfulness, creativity, empathy, and critical thinking.
Listen to the segment here: https://youtu.be/wXV_s8XB4-4!
Parents can access on-demand classes at https://www.dearest.academy/academy or book a personalized tutoring session with our vetted educators at www.dearest.io/book.