Blog: Reading & Writing Skills
SEP
26
2019
Becoming a Great Reader
A common question we field from parents of younger children is, “How can I tell if my child understands what he reads?” This is a really important question, so let’s explore reading comprehension in more detail…
SEP
18
2019
The Hyphen, En Dash, and Em Dash
There is, rightfully so, a lot of confusion around three horizontal punctuation marks of varying lengths: the hyphen, the “en” dash, and the “em” dash…
JUL
26
2019
Why Your Brain Needs You to Read…Every Day
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Reading puts your brain to work. Your brain on books is growing and changing…
JUN
27
2019
Fear of the Blank Page: How to Start Your College Essays
For many rising seniors, the onset of summer marks the beginning of college application season. Even if the final list of colleges isn’t yet complete, with the stress of Junior year in the rear-view mirror, summer is a great time to get a start on your college essays…
JUN
5
2019
A Summer Reading List for the Family
As students wrap up final exams and the stress of a hectic school year fades, it can be easy to let all thoughts of mental enrichment fade as well…