Ever tried to throw a baseball as high or as far as you can? Have you ever used a sling shot? Or perhaps you’ve gone to a children’s museum and used an air gun to shoot foam airplanes. Each of these activities (and countless others) involve a concept of physics known as projectile motion. This […]
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, […]
Mozart. Beethoven. Bach. Their music is timeless, and we’ve all heard it. But how good are you, really, at identifying famous classical compositions? Why Classical Music? At Brain Chase, we’re all about expanding your child’s educational experience. Unfortunately, these days, your child does not get much exposure to classical music. So, we’ve decided make […]
Summer means a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the school-year schedule. Unfortunately, however, that break can turn into a summer of sitting around, watching TV, and playing video games. Brain Chase is here to help! Here’s what Lindsey Johnston, teacher and blogger at Crumbs in the Couch has to say about our program: The summer slide […]
How Does Learning A Second Language Benefit Your Child’s Brain Development? By: Anabela Barros, Guest Blogger Learning a foreign language offers important benefits for your child’s brain development. It helps improve concentration, memory, intelligence and lowers their risk of being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s later in life. A language is quite complex, and a […]
Really expand your child’s education with our broad selection of electives. We are excited to offer several new electives, along with our already-existing electives. Our complete list of electives includes: Google Books Reading Challenge Brain Chase Book Club Creative Writing Challenge with Credentialed Teachers Khan Academy Math Challenge Rosetta Stone Foreign Language Challenge Typing Club […]
Our 2016 Summer Semester, the Search for the Mask of Tomoe Gozen, is just around the corner. Early-bird pricing ends this Saturday, May 14! Visit brainchase.com to explore our new pricing structure and to register. If you want to register a team, email info@brainchase.com and we’ll give you info on our team rates. Happy Adventuring!
Help! This summer, Mae Merriweather and her team will search for the long lost Mask of Tomoe Gozen. The mask is said to be a very valuable and once belonged to the beautiful and powerful Samurai Warrior. We need your child to help unravel the clues and discover its buried location. Have you seen our […]
Are you curious about how Brain Chase works? Wondering if it’s for you? Have friends who are thinking about trying it out for their kids? We know that Brain Chase is something new, and parents and teachers want to know more before they invest in the program. So Brain Chase is hosting a series of […]
A particularly compassionate and imaginative journal entry by Kayla P., age 11, Arlington, VA. “Hey mom, I’m going to the lab. Be back in time for dinner,” I yelled, grabbing my backpack and running down the stairs. “Okay, honey. Be careful,” replied my mom. I ran out the door and down the street and into […]