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Summer Is Just Around the Corner Have you noticed that the days are getting longer? Summer is just a few more tests, book reports, and final exams away. When I was a student, summer meant a lot of things. Obviously it meant no school for three months. Growing up in 
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We’ve all used sticky notes as reminders, bookmarks, or notes, but here are some additional strategies that are creative and educational. Tip #1: Section review questions In Social Studies or Science, write questions from the end of section on separate sticky notes and stick them in the book where you 
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Critical Thinking is the process of evaluating and analyzing information in order to solve a problem most effectively and efficiently. Students with a weakness in critical thinking tend to think rigidly or in a disorganized manner. We Teach Critical Thinking Strategies At The Family & Learning Center, students are taught 
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Many of our students began their new semester in January. It’s the perfect moment for a fresh start! Now is the time to revisit goals, celebrate the successes of the fall semester, and plan ways to end the school year on a strong note. Here’s 10 ways to start the new semester on 
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How would you describe your child’s personality? Is he shy and stubborn? Is she hyper and cheerful? These characteristics are called temperament traits. Temperament traits are our innate emotional differences combined with our life experiences. They help mold our personality and influence how we react to different situations, relate to other people, and study 
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Why worry about a study environment at home? We have all been in situations that made it hard to concentrate. Maybe the sounds of construction outside or text message alerts distract from our work. It’s the same for our kids. Here’s how to create a setting where your child can focus on 
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