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23/06/2014

More Thoughts on Summer Reading

Dr. Rick believes that summer is for slowing down, not shutting down. In this weeks blog post, Dr. Rick provides tips to encourage summer reading while still having fun this summer! http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2014/06/23/More-Thoughts-on-Summer-Reading.aspx

drrickblog.com Summer’s for slowing down not shutting down. That’s the summer mantra at the Dr. Rick Blog. Last week we discussed some cool summer reading activities specifically for the “hams” in the family, those kids who enjoy being in the spotlight. Today, let’s focus on those quieter kids, the ones who just n…

09/06/2014

Some Fun Summer Activities

Summer vacation means a break from school, however it is still important to keep your child's mind and body active over break! Dr. Rick provides some fun summer activities that will keep their skills sharp while they have fun this summer. http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2014/06/09/Some-Fun-Summer-Activities.aspx

drrickblog.com For the next several weeks, we’ll be discussing enjoyable summer activities that will keep kids’ minds and bodies active. They’ll help keep math, reading, and writing skills sharp, too, although I strongly advise against telling the kids that. I’ll share, in some detail, ideas I’ve developed over th…

16/04/2014

Technology Alone Won’t Guarantee School Success

Technology alone won't guarantee success in school. Dr. Rick provides a list of other skills, habits and attitudes we need to encourage in students today. http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2014/04/14/Technology-Alone-Wont-Guarantee-School-Success.aspx

drrickblog.com Here’s something that needs to be said. Technology skills alone won’t guarantee school – or any other kind of – success. There are other skills, habits, and attitudes we adults need to encourage in kids, the human traits that computers and even the most advanced technology simply don’t have. Such as...

10/04/2014

Let Kids Come Up With Answers

Most of the time we adults have pretty good answers we’ve accumulated from years of experiences, reading, and wisdom. But we’re neither all-knowing nor all-wise. When kids are part of solutions they’re more apt to participate actively. http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2014/04/07/Let-Kids-Come-Up-With-Answers.aspx

drrickblog.com I’ve learned a lot working with kids over the years, but no lesson is more important than the one I learned early in my career: I don’t need to know all the answers all the time. Here are some examples I’ve dealt with both at home and in the classroom.

05/02/2014

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The SAT and the ACT are two of the most important exams that you can take as a high school student. Each year, students take a combined total of more than three million college prep tests. Sylvan provides a few tips on how to reduce the pressure of test taking. http://www.sylvanlearning.com/docs/default-source/Resources/sylvans-12-steps-to-reduce-stress-and-ace-the-test.pdf?sfvrsn=0

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27/01/2014

Be Prepared

Being present in the classroom is important! However, it is also important to be prepared. Dr. Rick's Blog shares some tips on how to be prepared to learn. http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2014/01/20/Be-Prepared.aspx

drrickblog.com So, we have our kids resolved and present. What’s next? Here’s a suggestion, one that we can help our kids with – be prepared. Be prepared for learning, for what goes on in the classroom, and for what happens at home. Just as you can’t learn if you’re not present, you can’t learn if you’re not prepa...

08/01/2014

Take Your Time!

Students who slow down and take their time on assignments tend to be the most successful. Click on the link for tips from Dr. Rick's blog on how to help your child slow down and be successful. http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2013/12/23/take-your-time.aspx

drrickblog.com We tell them to spend the time to be successful on the sports fields and with their hobbies. We can also convince them to take the time necessary for academic success. When they see those improved report cards, they’ll make the connection between time and good grades.

18/12/2013

Keep Telling Stories

It is the time of year when families gather for many different occasions. Dr. Rick discusses why story telling is an important part of family gatherings. Visit Dr. Rick's Blog for a list of stories to share with your kids this holiday season! http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2013/12/02/Keep-Telling-Stories.aspx

drrickblog.com Tags: stories , Family Get-Togethers , Family , WMARabc2news.com - March 2, 2011 Baltimore Celebrates Read Across America WMARabc2news.com

25/11/2013

Theme Days Nov 25-30: Monday is National Parfait Day! Tuesday is to celebrate International Drum Month. Wednesday is Thanksgiving Favorites Day. Thursday is Thanksgiving, the center will be closed, don't forget to schedule your make-ups. Finally, Saturday is Thank You Day!

18/11/2013

Be Nice to the New Kid

We are all new kids at one time or another in our lives, visit Dr. Rick's blog to get some tips on how to help the new kids feel at home. http://www.drrickblog.com/post/2013/11/18/Be-Nice-to-the-New-Kid.aspx

drrickblog.com When I was a kid a century or so ago, I was an “army brat.” My family followed The Major wherever he was stationed – all along the East Coast and to Europe for three years. By the time I graduated from high school, I had been to seventeen different schools. It never occurred to me that families cou...

11/11/2013

Theme days for Nov 11th-16th: Monday is Veterans Day, tell us about a Veteran you know. Tuesday is Young Readers Day, Wednesday is World Kindness Day, Thursday is Game and Puzzle Day and Saturday is Button Day.

06/11/2013

MySylvan Online Student and Parent Portal | Sylvan Learning

Using the new SylvanSync technology parents can access mySylvan, an online portal where they can stay up-to-date with their child's education! http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/mysylvan.cfm

tutoring.sylvanlearning.com We know today?s parents are plugged in, both to the latest technology and to their child?s With mySylvan�, parents and students have 24/7 access to the sessions, skills and progress being made with us.

04/11/2013

Theme days for Nov 4th to Nov 9th: Monday, in honor of National Peanut Butter Month, tell us how you make your favorite PB&J sandwich, Tuesday is November History Day, Wednesday is Celebrate Saxophone Day, Thursday is Chocolate Milkshake Day! and Saturday is Forget-Me-Not Day.

30/10/2013

CDC - Family Health - Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Have a Happy and safe Halloween! Make sure to check out these tips to help keep your family and friends safe while trick-or-treating. http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

cdc.gov Family health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

28/10/2013

Sylvan Learning Tutoring Information | Sylvan Learning

The key to personal instruction is Sylvan Insight™ - a four-step process which includes assess, plan, teach, and then apply. The result is the personal learning students need to be whomever they aspire to be.
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/sylvan_tutoring_service_advantage.cfm

tutoring.sylvanlearning.com The Sylvan Advantage combines the Sylvan Skills Assessment, programs personalized for each student's needs, trained and certified tutors, individual attention, and convenient choices to guide students down the path to greatness.

14/10/2013

Interactive Learning & Digital Learning on the iPad | SylvanSync

Happy Columbus Day! At Sylvan, we use the latest technology to help our students stay focused and engaged! http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/sylvansync.cfm

tutoring.sylvanlearning.com SylvanSync digital tutoring programs are taught by Sylvan teachers using iPads® as a learning tool, for a more engaging and interactive learning experience.

09/10/2013

Homework Help in Math, Algebra, & Reading | Sylvan Learning

Does your child need extra help getting their homework completed independently? Check out our Homework Support Program for a learning program completely customized to your child's needs. http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/homework_help_programs.cfm

tutoring.sylvanlearning.com Flexible homework help programs and individualized attention from trained and certified tutors ensure that your child's homework is done correctly and on time.

07/10/2013

Eight Ways Moms Can Get Involved at School | Sylvan Learning Blog

Check out our Mom Minded Blog for tips on how to get involved in your child's school, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or at-the-office mom there are plenty of ways to give back or participate in your child's classroom. http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/blog/index.php/eight-ways-moms-can-get-involved-at-school/

tutoring.sylvanlearning.com Welcome to Mom Minded. It’s a full time blog to meet all of your parenting needs.

02/10/2013

The Student Experience | Sylvan Learning

We understand how to make learning engaging and feel less like work, so that students enjoy learning. Check out this video to see why our students enjoy coming to Sylvan Learning! http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/sylvan_learning_tutoring_experience.cfm

tutoring.sylvanlearning.com We understand how to make learning engaging and feel less like work, so that students enjoy learning. Our teachers understand how to relate to students as individuals.

30/09/2013

Free Online Math Help & Free Online Math Videos | Sylvan Math Prep

Math homework can be stressful for both the child and the parent! That is why Sylvan created Sylvan Math Prep to provide immediate math help. The online database provides hundreds of easy-to-understand concepts! Visit our Sylvan Math Prep page to sign up or get more information. http://www.sylvanmathprep.com/index.php

sylvanmathprep.com Get algebra homework help now with Sylvan Math Prep an online math homework help website. View algebra and geometry videos and learn how to solve algebra equations. Try it now.

23/09/2013

School Success Begins With the Homework Environment

Success in school begins with the homework environment. Here are a few ideas to help you create an environment that allows your child to efficiently complete school tasks. http://www.drrickblog.com/page/School-Success-Begins-With-the-Homework-Environment.aspx

drrickblog.com One of the biggest lessons for parents of school-age children is learning how to handle homework, and how best to help their children meet academic challenges. Sometimes, parents think helping their child complete homework, or even doing their child's homework for him, will help him achieve better g...

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