‘Tis the season for sharing and caring. Opportunities to donate presents, work in soup kitchens, and sing at nursing homes are abundant. But, did you know teaching your kids to incorporate service as a year-round, regular part of their lives has many practical benefits? HOW WILL MY CHILD BENEFIT BY VOLUNTEERING? We are all tight […]
Do your kids really need more stuff this Christmas? Once again, the Holiday season is upon us. Chances are, you’re contemplating the perfect gift for your loved ones and trying to decide if the 4-gift rule is really something that works for your family. Every year we attempt to make our kids’ dream of having the […]
Do your children need a pick-me-up in the attitude department? Could they use boost in academic performance? Help them recognize all they have to be thankful for in life. BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE For those who consciously make gratitude a focus in their daily lives, the benefits are wide-spread. A study performed on over 1,000 high-school students revealed that […]
Get ready to time travel. Our next bonus challenge is taking to you waaaaaay back in time…like, 3500 years back. Students should have received their third adventure tool in the mail this week – a sundial. SUNDIAL HISTORY 101 For those of us who tend to run perpetually late in life, a time without clocks […]
This week, you’re going to make a little money for your Brain Chase efforts. We’re sending you coins – real-life, actual coins. Basically, we’re paying you to have fun! WHY ARE YOU SENDING US MONEY? You’re going to need your coins, so don’t spend them or lose them! Our bonus challenge this week […]
The Louvre. The Smithsonian. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. If only we could travel the world, taking in all of the history and art these top-notch museums have to offer. Of course, for the vast majority of us, spending our lives traveling the world just won’t happen, at least not frequently. However, thanks to the world-wide web, […]
Here at Brain Chase, we love hands-on, get-out-of-your-seat teaching methods. But, every once in a while, we have to suck it up and recognize that some things are best taught on a computer. The University of Colorado has created dozens of fun, interactive , yet simple, simulators to teach your child difficult concepts. We have found these […]
Is there a kid alive who hasn’t been captivated by secret codes and messages? Let’s be honest – ciphers and codes intrigue us all, from the truly young to those of us who are still young at heart. We admit it. Over here at Brain Chase, we LOVE codes and ciphers. That’s why you’ll see them in […]
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 […]