Social-emotional learning refers to how children learn to manage their emotions and behaviors. Although children seem to learn these skills automatically as they get older, the truth is that the adults in their lives have more influence than you might think. When you tune into your child’s social-emotional skills, you can equip them to understand themselves better, regulate their emotions, communicate their wants and needs, handle challenges, and interact with others appropriately. 

Whether it’s their personality, interests, or learning needs, there are many reasons parents may decide that home education is a better choice for them compared to public, charter, or private schools. We’ll share some of the common reasons parents give for homeschooling their children to help you decide if home education is right for your family. 

Summer is finally here! Packed lunches and early morning rushes can be put on pause for now. For many parents, that’s a reason to rejoice! But along with the excitement of starting another fun summer with your child, you may also feel some trepidation. Like many parents, you’re probably racking your brain to determine the best summer activity for your child. 

Summer vacation is a time for children to relax and enjoy themselves, right? Well, yes, but many experts believe that it’s essential for children to continue learning during the summer months. Education research shows that students who don’t participate in summer learning programs can lose academic progress. This loss is often referred to as the “summer slide.”

The last backpack has been unpacked, and homework is done for a couple more months. Summer break is finally here, and kids all across the US are looking forward to the long days of playing outside, splashing in the pool, and staying up a little later than usual. In addition, many families are preparing to take annual road trips or take to the skies for far-away adventures. We all need vacations, adults, and children; however, you may be pondering the right balance of play and practice to keep your child’s academics on point for the fall. Best in Class Education Center wants to remind parents that there are simple ways you can let your child experience all the summer fun while finding natural opportunities to embed learning. Therefore, we’ve created a list of seven fun math practice ideas sure to keep children’s faces smiling and minds sharp.