Educational Resources

Grit: What Is It & Why Do Students Need It?

Grit: What Is It & Why Do Students Need It?

Grit = Stamina, Passion & Perseverance Waiting is not something our Western culture does well. So, it makes sense that our students (and their parents, honestly) very likely struggle to wait for things they want. Whether it's something material such as a car or...

4 Boredom Busters to Promote Student Ownership

4 Boredom Busters to Promote Student Ownership

Boredom isn't experienced by just one group of people. It impacts all ages: from toddlers to teens and even into adulthood. Like so many abstract issues -- from motivation and independence to asking for help and decision-making -- the soft skills that students need in...

10 Unhelpful End of Year Perspectives

10 Unhelpful End of Year Perspectives

Whether you are approaching the end of the calendar year, the end of a school year, or simply the end of a season in your family's life, it's important to consider what you want to take with you, yes, but also what you want to leave behind. Examples might include...

Burnout Is Real

Burnout Is Real

Burnout is real. You feel tired more than usual. Your capacity to engage socially has diminished. Or perhaps your ability to juggle tasks and transition from one thing to the next isn't what it used to be. Snapping at your spouse or struggling to be patient with your...

The Power of Reading Books Aloud

The Power of Reading Books Aloud

No matter what grade your child is in -- kindergarten through college -- his or her reading life can thrive and have a positive impact on other areas of life. What's the ONE step that can transform your child's reading life? According to TEDx presenter and educator...

8 Executive Functioning Skills for Kids & Teens

8 Executive Functioning Skills for Kids & Teens

Executive functioning skills for kids and teens are essential to academic success and social and emotional well-being. What are executive functioning skills and why are they important? What Is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that...

Knowing Yourself Is Essential to Growth and Learning

Knowing Yourself Is Essential to Growth and Learning

One of Learnwell's core values is "excellent education," which is easy to gloss over if your definition of education mirrors the standard reading, writing, math/science and history requirements for your state. However, we see the term "excellent education" as so much...

4 Surprising Reasons Parents Choose Hybrid School

4 Surprising Reasons Parents Choose Hybrid School

Parents turn to hybrid school for many reasons, some very personal and family-specific. But as we've polled families who return to a hybrid school model year after year, there are some common reasons many families choose hybrid school for their children. 1. They...

What Is STEM Education?

What Is STEM Education?

What is STEM Education? It's an educational model based on the integrated study of science, technology, engineering, and math. Many models also incorporate art, so you may hear about STEAM education, too. A STEM education or a STEAM education can be incredibly...

Simple Summer Responsibilities: 4 Steps to Empower Your Child

Simple Summer Responsibilities: 4 Steps to Empower Your Child

The words "summer" and "responsibilities" don't really go well together, do they? At least not where kids and teens are concerned, are we right?! However, one of our most popular blogs was about how to help students with chore charts. It seems simple, but it can...

Hands-on Learning in High School Nets Higher Return on Investment

Hands-on Learning in High School Nets Higher Return on Investment

According to the 2024 Gitnux MarketData Report, hands-on learning in high school nets a higher return on the investment that educators, students and parents make. Ninety percent of students polled believe they learn better with hands-on learning methods, and 62% of...

How Can I Help My Child Succeed Academically in Elementary School?

How Can I Help My Child Succeed Academically in Elementary School?

If you've ever wondered, "How can I help my child succeed academically in elementary school?" we can help. At Learnwell, our kindergarten through fifth grade program is designed to help students progress in academic, social, and mental/emotional skill-building. How...

10 Learnwell Trivia Questions: Ask Us Anything

10 Learnwell Trivia Questions: Ask Us Anything

Have you ever seen an Instagram or TikTok reel with the "Ask Me Anything" hashtag? Well, this is our answer to all your questions - Ask Us Anything Trivia! Here our some of our most-often asked questions (and a few we threw in for fun). Play along, and click the...

Building Relationships at School

Building Relationships at School

Building relationships at school is important. In fact, it's one of the most common questions we get asked when families attend a Discover Learnwell event. Caring parents want to know: How will my kids get involved? Will they make friends easily? How will I as their...

Homeschooling a High Schooler

Homeschooling a High Schooler

You may be homeschooling a high schooler (or wondering if it's possible), and we have great news. It IS possible to help your high school student navigate college admission, graduation requirements, and a homeschool high school transcript. At Learnwell, we partner...

Communities of Faith in Middle School

Communities of Faith in Middle School

Communities of faith are typically built upon common values, shared beliefs, and desires to support each other in everyday life. But what about middle school? Are students at this age capable of owning their faith? This article explores how faith develops, when...