By Erin Gibson A long, strange school year has ended, and for many students, an especially welcome break begins. While summer break is a good time for students to relax, it’s important to use summer as a chance to catch up and avoid the “summer slide.” Every year, students lose several months’ worth of reading […]
By Erin Gibson The news is grim: elementary and middle school students have fallen significantly behind in math during the pandemic. The research published in November 2020 (“Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth”) shares that in fall 2020, students in grades three through eight performed about five to […]
If you’ve ever noticed your child seeming lethargic or unmotivated, you’re not alone. As children progress through school, sometimes they become fatigued, struggling to find the “why” behind certain subjects or assignments. At Huntington, we see many reasons students lose motivation, but here are a few of the most common: • Because they’re struggling. When […]
By Erin Gibson School isn’t easy for every child. For some, it brings periods of challenges; for others, it is a constant roller coaster of highs and lows. For parents, ups and downs are to be expected, but there are some warning signs to watch for. When it comes to school, many children will encounter […]
It takes effort and persistence to be a good student, and the hardest part for many is learning and consistently embracing good study habits. However, the investment is worth it. Students who learn the tools to study smart as younger students will be well equipped to handle the increased workload for multiple classes in high […]
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington For most families, holiday break is symbolic — you’ve reached the midway point of the school year, and it’s time for a breather. However, that doesn’t mean your child should spend the next two weeks scrolling social media. Here are eight holiday activities for kids you can try over the […]
If you’re like many parents, you may have initially responded to the COVID-19 crisis with not only anxiety and dread, but also a great deal of resolve — vowing to “step up to the plate” and “tackle this challenge head on.” Unfortunately, parenting during the COVID-19 crisis is a perfect storm to fuel parent burnout. […]
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington Parents, as you know, today’s generation of students has grown up with technology. It isn’t an add-on, or something they think about separately, but rather, it’s integrated into everything they do in and outside of school. Technology certainly offers many advantages to students of all ages, but does it lead […]
For some students, school doesn’t come easy. Some struggle with broad learning difficulties while others lack important skills, making it challenging for them to achieve grade-level expectations and get good grades. Here are a few common types of learning troubles and ways to address them at home: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) There are different […]
Developing reading habits among children takes persistence and patience on parents’ part. And with reading playing such an important role in a child’s education, Erin Gibson, operations manager of the Gulfport Huntington Learning Center, says the effort is definitely worth it. “Reading is indeed something children can enjoy throughout their lives, but it’s essential in […]
