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 […]
Fall is a busy time. In our home, we actually hired an extra driver last week just to help us hit all of the soccer practices, back to school nights, piano lessons, gymnastics info sessions, and scouting events on the calendar. And don’t even get me started on the new deluge of homework. With […]
Sure, your student shows great talent in the arts. Yes, your child is a mathematical wizard. But don’t allow them to stay in their comfort zone. Of course it’s important to foster your child’s natural abilities. But your child will thrive much more in life if they are exposed to a wide variety of academic […]
We know. You’ve been counting down the days until you could celebrate February 23 with us. It’s finally here! Digital Learning Day. DOES DIGITAL LEARNING DAY REALLY EXIST? It does! It was started about 5 years ago to celebrate the use of digital technology in learning and highlight innovative and forward-thinking use of technology for learning in […]
‘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 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 […]
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 […]
“Screen time.” The phrase has become akin to a four-letter word. But let’s face it. This is the 21st century and we are a screen-dependent society. Computers, TVs, phones, cars, stores, reading devices, hand-held game devices, the list could go on and on – screens are an essential part of our day-to-day life. So, how […]
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, […]
Personalized Learning. It’s all the rage. But what, exactly, is it, and how can it benefit your child? When it comes to education, one question many parents ask is: How much individual attention will my child get? This question encompasses a few ideas: 1. We want our child to get the help he or […]