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 […]
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All about Sundials
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 […]
Fun with Money
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 […]
Visit the World’s Finest Museums from the Comfort of Your Own Home.
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, […]
Simulators – they have their place in education
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 […]
This Week’s Bonus – Learn to Use Ciphers
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 […]
Virtual Learning – Superfood for the Brain
“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 […]
Does a Complete After-school and Summer Program Exist?
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: Why You Should Care.
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 […]
Simulators – a fun way to learn difficult concepts
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 […]