STEM Education For Middle School

“Creativity is the secret sauce to science, technology, engineering, and math…”  Education is constantly evolving and incorporating real-world applications. One of the more recent additions to the education system to foster this is the…

100th Day of School Educational Activities

“Adding FUN learning creates the best educational experience possible”   The 100th day of school is an exciting educational milestone for students and teachers. The day is a representation of all the achievements students have made…

Helping Children Make New Year’s Resolutions

“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all…” It is that time of year again! Time for holiday celebrations as we close out 2021 and enter the 2022 new year. Every year we hear about New year’s resolutions and…

How to Teach the Story of Hanukkah to Kids

“A little light goes a long way…”   The word “Hanukkah” comes from the Hebrew meaning dedication. The Jewish holiday Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration known for being The Festival of Lights, representing joy, warmth, comfort,…

Empowering Children: Teaching Kids Resilience

“When children are resilient, they can face life with courage and curiosity. They have a greater ability to adapt. They are more confident which leads them to try new things and strive for growth.” -Dr. G Childhood tends to be idealized…

Social Apps Parents Should Know About

“Nothing ever goes away once it is posted online…” Our children are growing up in a fast-paced world where technology affects their daily lives in way that is truly unprecedented. While using smartphone Apps has been a growing trend for…

Teaching Children About the Jewish High Holidays

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” Two Jewish travelers were on their way home for the Jewish high holidays. One of the passengers said to another, “Holidays came with traditions and special…
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The Benefits of STEM Education

“Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.”  STEM education supports the development of how one thinks and behaves. The educational benefits of STEM arise from integrating the four specific academic…