Summer Screen Time: What Does the Screen Do to Your Brain?
Summer break is a time for relaxation and fun for students, but it's also when screen time can skyrocket. Understanding the effects of excessive screen time on the brain is crucial for fostering healthy habits. In America, (according to a nonprofit named Common Sense Media) children ages 8 to 12, spend nearly six hours per day using media, and teenagers average closer to nine hours a day. To put that in perspective, 25%-38% of a 24hour day is being used up on a screen for kids.
There are some very real consequences to high screen time usage and, according to a recent study, can lead to the decrease well-being of your child. Do not be afraid, It is not too late! Below we walk through the effects of screen time and then provide a number of useful tips and tricks to leverage screen time as a good thing!
Beat the Brain Drain: 7 Ways To Keep Last Year's Lessons Fresh
Brain Drain refers to the phenomenon where students may lose academic skills and knowledge over extended breaks from school, such as summer break. During the summer break, students typically have less structured learning activities compared to the regular school year. Without daily exposure to educational materials and instruction, students may experience a decline in their academic skills. Learn how to fight agains brain drain and be prapared for the next school year!
2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
It’s hard to believe school is almost over! We are getting ready to kick off a Summer Reading Challenge at LearningRx to help promote literacy and continued learning over the summer. Come join us one and all in encouraging your students to read anywhere and everywhere this summer!
Unveiling the Evolution: Exploring the Latest SAT Changes
College entrance exams are changing, especially the SAT. The last four years have included an unprecedented amount of change resulting from the aftershocks of Covid-19, Test-Optional Policies, and the need for Accessibility. Find out why these change have taken place so that you can be the most prepared for your journey into college.
Summer Reading Challenge: Read to Win Prizes!
Join our summer reading challenge! Read books, complete bingo rows, and win prizes. The challenge runs from June 3 - August 5. We kick-off on June 3 with a book fair and ice cream party from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stop by to get your board! Let’s read!
ACT or SAT, Which One Should You Take (or Not?)
For every student heading to college, the ACT and SAT tests are a part of the decision process. If you’re wondering which one you should take or whether you should take one at all - this blog post is for you! In it, we break down the differences between the ACT and the SAT so you can determine which test is better for you. Let’s dive in!