Recent Posts in the Back to School Category

• 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School This Fall

  Jul 27, 2021
  Ready to help your child make this the best school year yet? We've got some tips to make the transition to the classroom easier and keep your student focused! 1. Ditch unnecessary technology during ...
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• Characteristics of a learning disability

  Jul 26, 2021
  Do you suspect your student has a learning disability? If so, it's probably based on observations you've made (e.g., homework struggles, less-than-stellar grades) or feedback from a teacher (e.g., ...
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• Bento Box Brainstorm! 37 Ideas for Kids' Lunches

  Jul 23, 2021
  If you're not familiar with bento boxes, they're akin to reusable plastic to-go containers with multiple compartments to keep a variety of foods separated. In Japanese culture, they're traditionally ...
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• Why Classroom Accommodations for Learning Styles Don't Necessarily Improve Outcomes

  Jul 15, 2021
  Although educators and researchers disagree on how many learning styles may exist, there are at least four that many accept as as general classifications: • VISUAL LEARNER : Learns well when aided by ...
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• The 4 Core Cognitive Components of Efficient Math Performance

  Jul 13, 2021
  July 13 is "Embrace Your Geekness" Day and LearningRx is all about removing the negative stigma from the term "geek" AND reminding parents that there's no such thing as being destined to have math ...
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• How does online brain training work?

  Jul 12, 2021
  If you've been considering personal brain training for you or someone you love but don't live near a LearningRx Center, we've got some good news: LearningRx now offers live, 1-on-1 online brain ...
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• 4 FAQs About Personal Brain Training

  Jul 7, 2021
  When people come to LearningRx for the first time, they typically have a lot of questions. It's understandable, as we offer a unique service that's very different than tutoring, brain games, or ...
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• 5 Ways to Prepare Your Teen for the Return to School

  Jun 28, 2021
  For many teens heading back to school this fall, there will be a mix of relief, excitement and anxiety. Some students haven't attended in-person classes since March 2020. Others have straddled a ...
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• Writing on paper creates stronger brain activity than writing on a tablet or smartphone

  Jun 25, 2021
  Technology often gets its share of unfair criticism (especially when it comes to education), but in this case, there's something to be said about old-school learning. A study published in the journal ...
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• What it's like to go through LearningRx 1-on-1 Brain Training

  Jun 24, 2021
  If you've been contemplating enrolling your student in LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training, we thought it might be helpful to fully explain what the process is like. Here are the 5 basic steps: 1. ...
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