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Kids on the Yard

Kids on the Yard Educational Company, For Their Future, For Their Growth Inspiring Personal Growth! We offer 21st-Century Whole Child Tutoring Approach In-Person & Online for Pre-K through College years plus Adults! Our tutoring program focuses on personalized one-on-one tutoring, Homeschool Programs/Teachers, School Support, Homework Help, Academic Coaching Programs, SEL Life Coaching for Children and Families, and Educational Therapists/Specialists. "Because life happens on the yard and in the

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Winter Break Tutoring Benefits

Kids on the Yard ·

2024/12/27

Entering the middle of the school year can bring challenges, from managing a less-than-stellar report card and catching up on missed material to battling imposter syndrome. That’s where Kids on the Yard steps in. Winter break tutoring provides the perfect opportunity to regain confidence, stay ahead, or catch up in a supportive environment. With school […]

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Holiday Homework Made Easy: 4 Stress-Free Tips for...

Kids on the Yard ·

2024/12/27

Holiday Homework Made Easy The holiday season often transforms parts of the world into an icy wonderland. Yet indoors, where students face mounting homework, the atmosphere can feel anything but magical. Despite being the most wonderful time of the year, the combination of school breaks and looming assignments can create stress. Kids on the Yard […]

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A Kid’s Guide to Hanukkah: 3 Essentials for...

Kids on the Yard ·

2024/12/24

1. Lighting the Menorah The menorah takes center stage during Hanukkah, embodying the festival’s essence of light and tradition. For children, learning about this ritual is a step towards understanding their heritage. The menorah holds nine candles: As evening approaches, families gather around the menorah. Each night, a new candle is added from right to […]

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Unwrapping Christmas Consumerism: The Importance of...

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2024/12/22

How has Christmas evolved into the holiday we know today? This article takes a fresh look at Christmas traditions, exploring Santa Claus as a marketing icon and examining how the holiday balances its warm, loving core values with the ever-growing influence of consumerism. Join us as we uncover the delicate dance between tradition and modernity. […]

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Celebrating Christmas with Grades 4-5: Stories,...

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2024/12/21

The Christmas Story The Christmas story recounts a remarkable night in Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph found shelter in a stable, where Jesus was born. Angels announced this birth to shepherds, while a bright star guided wise men from afar, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. For children in grades 4-5, the story becomes a […]

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Hanukkah: Inspiring History and Miracles

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2024/12/20

Historical Context of Hanukkah Hanukkah’s roots trace back to the second century B.C.E. when the Jewish people were under Greek rule. King Antiochus IV banned Jewish religious practices, desecrated the Temple, and enforced cultural uniformity. This sparked the Maccabean Revolt, led by Mattathias and his son Judah, who fought for religious freedom against the larger […]

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Illuminating Holiday Histories: Exploring Christmas,...

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2024/12/18

The Importance of Holiday Histories The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and connection, but it also offers a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of the traditions that bring people together. By exploring the histories of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, we can illuminate the rich cultural, religious, and historical significance of these […]

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Fun Holiday Themes: Engaging Students with Festive...

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2024/12/18

Seasonal Lessons Incorporating holiday themes into learning can make the classroom more engaging. Use winter motifs to explore scientific concepts like snowflake formation or the impact of snow on sound absorption. In social studies, diverse holiday traditions around the world are examined, and cultural practices and their historical contexts are investigated. Language arts offer opportunities […]

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10 Engaging and Festive Holiday Activities for the...

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2024/12/16

Celebrating holidays in the classroom offers a chance to blend creativity, culture, and community into everyday learning. Through various activities, students can engage with festive traditions while enhancing their skills and building connections with peers. 1. Holiday Crafts for Creativity Crafting offers an engaging way for students to explore their creativity while embracing the holiday […]

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Mastering Mid-Year Exams: Study Tips and Tech Tools...

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2024/12/16

Mid-year tests are approaching, and for many students, this period can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself drowning in a sea of exams, Kids on the Yard is here to throw you a lifeline. We have compiled a collection of practical study tips and highlighted technology tools designed to block distractions. By implementing these strategies, […]

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Cramming For Midterms? Kids on the Yard’s Top 4 Study...

Kids on the Yard ·

2024/12/14

Midterms and Motivation Midterm season is here! Are you feeling overwhelmed by midterms and the end-of-year wave of tests, are you a teacher or parent watching a student struggle to keep up? If so, this article is for you. At Kids on the Yard, we believe in the power of resilience. Our goal is to […]

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Master Midterm Prep: Essential Study Skills and...

Kids on the Yard ·

2024/12/13

Alleviating the Stress of Midterm Prep With Fun Holidays Did you know today is National Gingerbread House Day? Happy National Gingerbread House Day! While we celebrate the creativity of gingerbread architects everywhere, we also recognize that this time of year often brings less sweet challenges: midterms for high school and college students. As winter break […]

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Report Card Season: Building Resilience and Strength...

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2024/12/12

At Kids on the Yard, we believe resilience is one of the most essential skills for success, both in learning and in life. Learning requires courage, determination, and the ability to believe in yourself—especially during stressful times like report card season. No matter the grades received, resilience is what helps students, parents, and teachers move […]

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Winter Break Prep: Formative Assessment and...

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2024/12/10

December is a pivotal month in the academic calendar. For educators, it’s a time for winter break prep– to ensure students have a solid grasp of the year’s material, whether preparing for the holiday break or final exams. Assessing student understanding during this period is crucial to their learning journey, as it helps identify areas […]

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Navigating Report Card Season: A Parent’s Guide to...

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2024/12/09

As report card season approaches, parents may find themselves with questions about online academic tools. What if, upon receiving your child’s grades, you discover their performance differs from your expectations? This is why proficiency in online academic tools is essential. These tools enable you to stay on top of your child’s learning process, supporting not […]

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Nurturing Creativity: Empowering Children to...

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2024/12/08

Encouraging and growing creativity in children means encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones, take risks, and embrace the freedom to explore. While taking risks might feel intimidating at first, you can support them by celebrating their effort, strategy, and persistence. This positive reinforcement helps build their confidence and nurtures a growth mindset, […]

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How to Create a Vision Board: 4 Step to Achieve Your...

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2024/12/07

1. Define Your Vision Creating a vision board begins with self-reflection. Imagine peeling back layers to reveal what truly inspires you. Discard fleeting ideas and focus on what resonates deeply. This clarity is essential for mapping out your life’s direction. Consider both personal and professional aspirations. Envision a career that energizes you and relationships filled […]

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The Eisenhower Matrix: Excellent Ways to Gain...

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2024/12/05

Understanding the Eisenhower Matrix The Eisenhower Matrix, inspired by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s approach to prioritization, is a practical tool for managing tasks. It categorizes activities into four quadrants based on their urgency and importance: By using this matrix, individuals can better allocate their time and energy, focusing on what truly matters for their personal […]

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Kanban Method: Helpful Ways to Optimize Your Study...

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2024/12/03

Understanding Kanban The Kanban method, originating in Toyota’s factories, exemplifies simplicity and efficiency. It began with a straightforward concept: using visual cues, like cards on a board, to outline every step in a production line. This approach helps teams avoid chaos and confusion, opting for a clear path forward. Using the Kaban method in your […]

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Spaced Repetition: Ways to Optimize Your Study...

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2024/12/03

Understanding Spaced Repetition Spaced repetition is a learning technique that cleverly spaces out study sessions to enhance memory retention. It’s based on the science of forgetting, as demonstrated by Herman Ebbinghaus’s “forgetting curve,” which shows how quickly we tend to forget information after learning it. By revisiting information just before it’s likely to slip away, […]

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