Navigating Group Projects. Image of students working together on a school assignment.

Navigating Group Projects: Part 1

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Navigating Group Projects: Part 1     Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no doubt about it: group projects are incredibly practical and helpful in preparing students for future academic success and for real life beyond…
Simple Organization Life Hacks for Students. Image of school supplies: backpack, paper clips, ruler, and crayons.

Simple Organization Life Hacks for Students

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Simple Organization Life Hacks for Students     Some students find themselves struggling with a lack of organization skills, which can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. But there’s hope! Organization, like any skill,…
Staying focused during an hour-long class period can be challenging. It always has been. Here are some tips for ensuring you...

Tips for Staying Focused During Class

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Tips for Staying Focused During Class We get it, staying focused during an hour-long class period can be challenging. It always has been, and the constant interruptions from technology certainly don’t help. Here are some tips for staying…
Non-Musical Benefits to Learning a New Instrument

Non-Musical Benefits to Learning a New Instrument

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Non-Musical Benefits to Learning a New Instrument If you’re wondering whether learning a new instrument is the right hobby for your child (or even for yourself), there’s a lot to consider. What are the benefits of their chosen instrument?…
New Blog Post! Why Multitasking Is Ineffective

Why Multitasking is Ineffective

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Why Multitasking is Ineffective Multitasking may seem like the ultimate super power, but in reality it slows you down, makes you less productive, and negatively impacts your ability to focus. You’re Actually Not Multitasking When you’re…
How to Prevent Academic Burnout - 9 Actionable Tips to Maintain Good Mental Health. Image of a boy being overwhelmed by his homework on his computer.

How to Prevent Academic Burnout: 9 Actionable Tips to Maintain Good Mental Health

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How to Prevent Academic Burnout: 9 Actionable Tips to Maintain Good Mental Health Sometimes students find themselves working really hard in all of their classes, studying at all hours, and aiming for straight A’s and perfect test scores.…
Strategies for Tackling Homework: Pt. 2 How Parents Can Help

Strategies for Tackling Homework: Pt. 2 How Parents Can Help

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Strategies for Tackling Homework: Pt. 2 How Parents Can Help Ah, homework. An inevitable, but often unenjoyable, part of school. While many students (and perhaps even parents) dread homework, it is an important part of your student’s…
Strategies for Tackling Homework

Strategies for Tackling Homework

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Strategies for Tackling Homework Strategies for Tackling Homework Ah, homework. An inevitable, but often unenjoyable, part of school. While many students dread homework, it is an important part of your education. What’s the Point of…
What's your start of school feeling? Photo shows four children, each showing a different emotion: fear, anxiety or stress, happiness and excitement, and anger.

How to Handle Your Start of School Feelings

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How to Handle Your Start of School Feelings The start of a new school year can bring on a lot of emotions. Whatever your feelings are about starting school again, we have some helpful tips to manage your feelings and use them to start this…
5 Tips for Starting a Productive and Stress-Free School Year. Image shows a chalk board with the blog post's name on it. Books, school supplies, an apple, and a graduation cap can be seen in the photo, along with Hodis Learning & Music's logo.

5 Tips for Starting a Productive and Stress-Free School Year

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5 Tips for Starting a Productive and Stress-Free School Year Can you believe that school is starting already? After a summer of no classes it can be difficult to readjust to the schedule and demands of school. Here are 5 tips to get back…