When parents are working and kids are suddenly out of school, it can be tricky to get them engaged in non-screen activities. We see it in our home all the time – we get our son started on something, but when we turn our backs for a few minutes, he’s back on a device. […]
Keeping kids of all ages off of screens is a challenge. However, Brain Chase is an online summer learning program that can help keep kids engaged and learning while minimizing screen time. Here are four ways Brain Chase will keep your kids off of screens this summer. Offline Projects: Yes, Brain Chase delivers […]
It’s been a rough year for kids. Things are starting to thaw a bit, but for many of our children, post-pandemic life may never be the same. After a year of remote learning, zoom calls, and cancelled extracurriculars, what do our kids need this summer, and how can we help them prepare to return […]
Congratulations to Honour King, winner of the Summer 2019 Brain Chase Bake-Off! Honour delivered a top-notch baked good each week, from her amazing “margarita pizza” cookies to her beautiful ”diversity cake.” She won the weekly prize for her gorgeous cherry blossom cupcakes, but for each project, she clearly put a lot of thought into […]
In a global race for a real buried treasure, how do you keep friends from becoming “frenemies?” Two pieces of feedback we’ve heard since the beginning: “Please make more prizes available!” and “We love this program – but we’ll never tell anyone else about it because our odds of winning would go down!” Yes, the […]
Summer break is just around the corner, and Brain Chase is the perfect tool to round out your summer plans and help your kids get ahead academically. Here are 10 reasons you won’t want to miss the adventure this summer: Brain Chase boosts brainpower. Researchers have empirical evidence that kids lose an average […]
Amongst my friends and family, I have a reputation for being fiscally conscious. Some may even go so far as to label me cheap. However, I believe that these friends misunderstand my principals. It is not that I am a penny pincher, I am just unwilling to part with my hard earned money unless I […]
The Academy is back. We believe in the power of good stories, and the Brain Chase team has worked hard to bring Tate Grayson, Mae Merriweather, and the other members of the Grayson Academy of Antiquities to life. Their adventures are the glue that holds the entire Brain Chase experience together, and we’re proud to […]
There are countless after-school and summer programs out there. But which one will best prepare your child for success in life? 21st Century Learning Educational Framework 21st Century Learning, a leading nation-wide partner of after-school programs, has created a framework that breaks learning down into four major categories: 1. Key Subjects, 2. Learning & Innovation Skills, 3. Information, Media & Technology Skills, […]
As it turns out, we here at Brain Chase are not the only ones concerned about the “summer slide.” And no, we’re not referring to a slide at the water park. We’re talking about the dreaded summer learning loss that happens to most students every summer. The fact of the matter is that each summer, […]