Inspiring Ivy Educators

Happy Wednesday!

Today, take the time to be proud of your mistakes! Mistakes help us learn how to refine our thinking and problem-solve.

Don't be discouraged. You got this.

Happy Tuesday: Marine Science Edition!

Check out these bioluminescent fish! These jellyfish (top), anglerfish (middle), and other bioluminescent deep sea creatures (bottom) live in areas of the ocean with no sunlight. In order to attract prey and to scare away predators, their bodies create their own light. This light is called bioluminescence.

Happy Thursday!

Today, we celebrate Ann Makosinski, who at the age of 15 created the first flashlight powered by body heat! Her invention has benefited thousands of people who can't afford electricity.

Happy Wednesday!

Did you know that there is a correlation between increased academic performance and gratefulness? Students who remind themselves of what and who they are thankful for often achieve higher grades and are better able to focus in school.

Today, we invite you to remind yourselves of why you are grateful. Try out one (or several 😊) of our gratitude activities and let us know in the comments what you are thankful for!

You can also learn more about the importance of gratitude for learning here: https://www.socialpsychology.ir/article_80821.html?lang=en

Happy Math Monday, Valentine's Day edition!

Can you help solve our heart candy conundrum? Read on to find the answer if you've already tried to work out the problem.

The answer is...

Each friend gets 6 candies, with 3 leftover for you to munch on!

Happy Thursday! Today we celebrate Marley Dias, writer and literacy activist. She advocates for all children to have access to books with characters who reflect their own life experiences and cultures.

Happy Monday!

Take a snack break from studying today to practice self care! While chowing, try to answer these mindful questions and better appreciate your favorite snack :)

Also!
**Answer to yesterday's trivia question: Zebras have stripes to prevent flies from biting them!**

Happy Tuesday! In a groundbreaking 2014 study, Tim Caro and other wildlife biologists at UC-Davis discovered why zebras have their stripes.

What do you think their study showed? Share your answer in the comment section!

And check out their study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms4535

Happy Monday!

We're excited to kick the week off with a math mystery problem! Can you help us solve our card conundrum?

Leave your answer in the comment section :)

Whoever answers correctly can choose the topic for next week's and other future Mystery Monday problems!

Happy with Ivy Friday, where we highlight Inspiring Ivy Educators' incredible clients, tutors, public events, and tutoring opportunities!

This week, we feature a testimonial from a previous seventh grade client.

Which teachers have made a huge impact on your education? Share in the comment section!

Happy Thursday, where we highlight teachers, researchers, and students who have changed the way we think about education.

This week, we commemorate education researcher Marie Clay. Clay created Reading Recovery, a literacy program designed to ensure that all learners, regardless of ability, interest, and socioeconomic status, are able to read. Since Clay created Reading Recovery in the 1970s, the program has helped more than 1 million children to read in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States, England, Ireland and Bermuda.

Like Clay, we at Inspiring Ivy believe that all people can learn whatever they set their minds to, and that it is the teacher's job to help them realize this.

Find out more about Marie Clay here: https://worldofchildren.org/honoree/marie-clay/

Positive self talk boosts confidence, especially before exams! What nice things do you tell yourself before a test? Here are a few of our favorites:

- I am prepared.
- I believe in myself.
- I can do this.
- No matter the result, I am worthy and capable!