Educational Resources
How to Study With Less Stress
Learning how to learn involves learning good study habits (and the “why” behind them).
Social Burnout: 3 Ways to Avoid It
Social burnout is a feeling of fatigue and being overwhelmed by your interactions with people.
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
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
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
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? 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
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
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?
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
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...
Mental Health Matters: 12 Ways Learnwell Supports Positive Outcomes
Mental health matters. It matters at home, it matters at school, and it matters in our students' futures. In this article, we share what mental health is, what anxiety feels like for students, and how schools can change the mental health landscape. We also explain...
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
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 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...
4 Perks of a Community for Homeschooling Parents
A community for homeschooling parents can mean different things to different people. But at its core, a community is where someone can be seen and known, and accepted, for who they are right now. That's the kind of community parents are building at Learnwell. It's not...
Temperaments and Interests: How Is My Child Wired?
Temperaments tend to be what we think about when we're asking, "Who is this person?" Especially as the question relates to our kids. We think about their personality or how they handle friendships, but that's a small part of who they are. Learning how our children are...
What Learning Style Am I? 6 Targeted Strategies for Individualized Education in Middle and High School
What learning style am I? Do I take tests well? Am I a project-based learner? Do I prefer to learn alone or in groups? These are just some of the questions high school students are asking as they learn how they learn best. This article helps parents stay informed...
Job Shadowing: 3 Surprising Benefits for High School Students
A student completes a job shadowing experience with a local music and arts-related business owner.
Parenting Teens: 4 Need-to-Know Questions for Middle School
Parenting teens isn't all bad, as some may sway you to believe. In middle school, you have the opportunity to share answers to these four questions and give your child confidence as he or she enters the teen years. As your role transitions from leader to coach in your...