This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Even at the beginning of the school year, changing schools can be a nerve-racking experience for families. Any new activity or scenario that disrupts a comfortable routine can be rife with uncertainty and fear. However, it can also be an exciting opportunity rich with rewards. Tips for helping children change schools can include attending back-to-school nights as a family, reading up on any necessary pre-school year material, and reaching out to other parents in your new s ...Read More About Tips for Helping Children Change Schools

下面的文章是第一个在我们2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Buying backpack essentials is a classic back-to-school activity for every grade level. The basic shopping list for all age groups includes items like pencils, pens, erasers, and paper, but students of different ages will also need to fill their backpacks with different items. So what are the backpack essentials that you’ll need to prepare for this school year? Here is our ultimate guide to backpack must-haves, broken down by elementary school, middle schoo ...Read More About The Ultimate Guide to Backpack Essentials

While summer officially begins on the June solstice, the season unofficially begins on the last Monday in May: Memorial Day. It’s the end to what is often a three-day weekend for families across America involving barbeques, swimming pools, and other gatherings. But it’s important to remember the meaning behind Memorial Day as a federal holiday. The day is designated as a time to remember and honor the people who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Memorial Day Activities for families can include attending a Memorial Day parade, visiting military cemeteries and memorials, or visiting museums to learn more about Memorial Da ...Read More About Memorial Day Activities for Families

The middle school years are an exciting time when students experience transition, both academically and socially. Not only will your middle school student attend a new school building, he or she will also face new teachers, policies, classes, and extracurricular opportunities. Thus, you may be asking yourself how to prepare your child for the middle school transition. Parents can help middle school students succeed in a variety of ways, including helping them understand their schedule, creating an organizational system, and encouraging time management and problem-solving skills. 1. Help your middle school student succeed by exploring their s ...Read More About 4 Ways Parents Can Help Middle School Students Succeed

Many students, at one point or another, struggle with writing. One of the most effective ways to help improve your writing skills is journaling. Despite its lack of structure or direct instruction, a number of studies speak to the benefits of journaling in multiple skill areas. Students can benefit from journaling in many ways, including stress reduction, motivation, goal-setting, and self-reflection. Here are three ways in particular that students can benefit from journaling: Journaling turns unstructured play into learning The National Association for the Education of Young Children suggests that play is equally as important for learning ...Read More About 3 Ways Students Can Benefit From Journaling