Incorporating some educational Thanksgiving activities will make learning much more fun and festive, for both adults and children! Here are some ideas that can make the week leading up to Thanksgiving much more exciting, but still educational! A great way to get students excited about Thanksgiving for reasons other than the great food is by teaching them how it all began! It is likely that they do not know much besides the fact that…
Traditionally, the college experience began when a student graduated high school. Now, thanks to dual enrollment opportunities in Massachusetts, students can begin to partake in this experience while still in high school. The Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP), offers a chance for students in high school to take college courses at selected community colleges or public universities free of cost. This allows them to work towards a high school diploma, and an Associate’s Degree simultaneously,…
Studying vocabulary is probably not your child’s favorite activity. Keeping track of lists and definitions can be tedious and dull. However, improving their vocabulary doesn’t have to be such a dreaded task, and there are ways to make it, dare I say, fun. With high-stakes tests like the SAT and state tests, studying vocabulary is almost unavoidable. Learning new words is a lifelong process, so it is important to find ways to make it…
Every few years a new social media platform arises, bringing along with it the question of the role of social media in the classroom, if there even is one at all. In the times of Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat it can be hard to distinguish what is appropriate to use as a learning tool, and what can be designated as mindless entertainment. The truth falls somewhere in between. Social media does not have to be…
Congratulations, you’ve obtained your hard-earned degree! Now what? If you’re a recent college graduate, you may find yourself overwhelmed and stressed about this next stage of your career. Finding a position that’s a good fit for your skills and interests will be daunting at first. Especially if you’ve moved back home after graduation, the transition into your former routine may be difficult. Stay positive and motivated during your career search with this post-graduation advice. Volunteer…
Are you willing to spread the holiday cheer this year? You can make a difference for a young child in need, by brightening their holiday season. There are many children who are less fortunate and are not lucky enough to receive gifts for the holidays. Fortunately, there are plenty of fantastic organizations that give all of us the chance to give back. Toys for Tots is one of the highest rated, successful, charitable organizations,…
Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. Take the time to research these schools and visit the ones that seem like a good fit for your family. Open Houses are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff. This week we are featuring Brookwood School, located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Brookwood School Open House dates are as follows: Open House dates: Saturday, November…
Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood. –John Green As an English major and future English teacher, it’s no secret that I love to read. However, that doesn’t mean I’ve loved every book I’ve ever read. Some books I can’t put down and others are a struggle to finish. I think this is true for everyone. There are some books that just grab your attention more than others, and perhaps “help…
Incorporating some educational Halloween activities will make learning it much more fun and festive, for both adults and children! Here are some ideas that can make the week leading up to Halloween much more exciting, but still educational! The History of Halloween In this slideshow from TIME For Kids, kids can learn about the history and origin of Halloween. This factual account features pictures and will leave kids, excited about Halloween but also teach them…
