Entries by Rachel Hodis

Things To Do Before You Set Resolutions

Things To Do Before You Set New Year Resolutions     The start of a new year always brings about talk of resolutions. The promise of a fresh, new year can make you feel like you could do or be anything! But before you jump into the year ahead, there are a couple of things […]

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Tips for Managing Finals Stress

Tips for Managing Finals Stress     It’s almost the end of the semester, but before that much-needed break, many students first have to complete final exams. It’s a stressful and challenging time. If you need study tips, check out the Building Strong Study Skills series on our resource blog.  In addition to studying, you also have to […]

Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You

Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You     You don’t want to invest a lot of money in lessons yet Perhaps you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money or get locked into a semester-long class. Our art instruction is offered at […]

Get Your Child Excited About Music

Get Your Child Excited About Music     Allow them to choose their instrument It’s important for children to develop their own interests and discover their likes and dislikes. Also, your student might be more resistant to the idea of learning an instrument if they feel they are forced to play something that they don’t […]

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Navigating Group Projects: Part 2

Navigating Group Projects: Part 2     Last week we shared our first four tips for navigating group projects. Today, we have four more final tips and tricks to help you succeed! Tip 4: Determine What Group Meetings Will Be Used For Is that the time when members can work on their assigned portion of the project? […]

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Navigating Group Projects: Part 1

Navigating Group Projects: Part 1     Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no doubt about it: group projects are incredibly practical and helpful in preparing students for future academic success and for real life beyond the classroom. You will definitely have group projects throughout high school and college, and you will most […]

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Educator Spotlight: Staci W.

Educator Spotlight: Staci W.     What subjects do you teach? Academic Tutoring: English up to college level, ESL, History, AP History, Korean, Math and Science up to Middle School level   What’s the most rewarding part of being an educator? I love helping students gain confidence in subjects they used to struggle with. It’s very […]

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Tips for Staying Focused During Class

Tips for Staying Focused During Class We get it, staying focused during an hour-long class period can be challenging. It always has been, and the constant interruptions from technology certainly don’t help. Here are some tips for staying focused during class time. Take Notes Note-taking forces you to engage in class. Gathering information, summarizing it, […]