Educational Resources
What Are Educational Standards?
What are educational standards... and how are they met? What do you think of when you hear the word “standard”? I think “run-of-the-mill, usual, average.” Kind of boring, right? In education, standards may not be sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat exciting; I get that! But...
2 Questions to Teach Your Child to Learn Better
If your child hasn't asked you this question, "Why do we have to learn this?" he or she may be a cardboard cut-out. All kidding aside, this is a very common question when students are asked to learn something new. In fact, it's normal to wonder why you need to learn...
Is Education Important at the Holidays?
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a hard journey, school-wise. You may wonder, trying to fit it all in, is education important right now? What does my child really need at this time? Too much sugar, too many extra activities and parties, and...
New Permission Slip: A Christmas Movie Counts as an Education Movie
Does a Christmas Movie Count as an Education Movie? We say yes! You may think educators are too stuffy or intellectual to put on a Christmas movie and call it "an education movie," but at Learnwell, we believe this season is all about slowing down, taking time to rest...
More Than Education Goals: 6 Eye-Opening Practices to Be More Grateful as a Family
We know that education goals are important. But when it comes to intentional parenting and educating, the classroom and/or homework table isn't everything. Our children often "catch" the values we model. It's important to remember that finding purpose through service,...
What If Math Isn’t Your Child’s Career Path?
When you have a child who struggles in math, it can be difficult to see "the silver lining" in the learning curve. Will it be his or her career path? Maybe not. However, we are here to help you lighten the load and explain why math is important -- even if it...
Math: New Math, Math Curriculum and More
I get the opportunity to talk to a lot of parents of school-aged children, and I can't even try to count how many of them struggle with math! Maybe helping with math homework has become a struggle. Or choosing a math curriculum has become almost impossible with so...
Feeling overwhelmed?
If the last few years have you feeling overwhelmed or if your "now" just doesn't look like you thought it would, we have good news. Instead of more information, what if you had four simple questions to ask yourself when you feel overwhelmed, overworked,...
Get to Know Our Hybrid Teachers: Kindergarten/First Grade
At Learnwell, we believe it's important for you to get to know us -- and that starts with our hybrid teachers. Highly trained, experienced, and accessible, Learnwell teachers like Mrs. Jenny Nichols understand the unique needs of parents who choose the hybrid model....
3 Reading Strategies for Growing Lifelong Readers
When you think about helping your child GROW in his reading, you may think about: Phonics and the beginning reader Pace of reading Comprehension of what he reads Mastery of vocabulary Connections with what he reads Honestly, there are so many ways to improve overall...
“What does my child really need to thrive with purpose in life?”
Purpose in life seems like a big, scary topic, right? It can be. But you are probably doing more than you realize to help your child discover his or her purpose right now. Have you ever googled "what does my child need to..." or "what does my child need for..."? If...
Get to Know Our Team: Dr. Melissa Shipman
Learnwell Collective began a little more than four years ago as a way to support families who found themselves homeschooling for the first time. Many of these families were serving overseas and had no other option. Because of Dr. Shipman's background as an educational...
Organizational Tips that Work: Helping Your Student Stay on Track
When it comes to kids and organization, it is helpful for parents to remember three things: We have been learning and adapting systems and processes to stay organized for our entire lives. It's important to remember that our kids need time to learn what works for them...
Homeschool Connections to Encourage a Lifetime Love of Learning
Making homeschool connections to what you already enjoy doing as a family may seem tough if you are new to homeschooling or if you have a more traditional mindset toward education. However, one of the benefits of homeschooling or participating in a hybrid school model...
5 Study Habits to Help Your Aural Learner Thrive
According to the VARK learning model, aural learners thrive on hearing information and retelling it or teaching it to others. We all learn differently. Everyone benefits from developing multiple habits to retain information. But if your child learns well with aural...
The Most Common Myth about Learning Styles
As parents, it's easy to think our struggles or our children's struggles come down to a clash in learning styles. Think about the last time you tried to help your child with a homework assignment and it didn't go well. Did you wonder if you clash because you learn in...
Knowing Your Child’s Learning Styles
In a recent post, we told you that the one-way model of learning styles is actually a myth. Learning happens on a continuum, and children (and adults) learn in more than one modality. Here is a brief overview of some of the most researched models of learning....
Back to School: 10 Routines That Help
Transitioning back to school can be tough on everyone in the family. But easing back into a rhythm at the end of the summer break will set you up for school success. Rhythms and routines: - provide stability - create a sense of ownership - help kids develop personal...
How Children Really Learn
I need more exercise. We have a few acres of land, and one of my fantasy solutions to this problem is to have a nice walking trail around the property that is clear of grass, weeds, and other brush. I could create this trail by renting a sod-cutter and spending hours...
Learn from real moms: How to get your kids reading
Summer reading can be a challenge for some students. Research about Gen Z shows that they have grown up with something called gamification. Simply defined, gamification is applying principles of a game to something that is not a game. Companies worldwide use...