Ivy Prep’s first blog post is all about time: why it matters and how to manage it. Managing your time well means you will be properly prepared for exams, less […]
USE YOUR TIME WISELY
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PHONICS SKILLS PUT KIDS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT AS READERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS
We knew it: Kids become good readers when parents/teachers 1) read to them, 2) show them books with great stories & illustrations, 3) talk to them about their […]
IT’S NATIONAL READING MONTH: LET’S CELEBRATE BOOKS & BASEBALL
March: Time to Celebrate Books & Baseball It’s National Reading Month and in NYC the temps are warming up. School teams have started baseball practice, and the first pitches will […]
RINGING IN A NEW APPROACH TO HOME INSTRUCTION
It’s a new year, and if you haven’t made any resolutions yet, here’s a suggestion for one you can make and make happen: A commitment to finding and providing […]
POSTSEASON LESSONS ABOUT PRE-COLLEGE
Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.— Babe Ruth This is an exciting time. First, many of us are glued to our […]
IVY PREP’S SUMMER COMMON APP WORKSHOP
PRE-COLLEGE WITH A BROADER VISION
The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.—Lao Tzu These Duke booties are a sports-fashionable way to launch a diehard fan […]
GETTING BACK INTO THE GROOVE AFTER WINTER BREAK
Winter break is a gift to students and families, but it can also pose a challenge. After a long time off from school, it can be difficult to […]
LEARNING TO BE AN INDEPENDENT LEARNER
A trend is underway toward increased amounts of homework and more sophisticated thinking about schoolwork for middle and upper school students. Teachers often assign homework and projects or […]
HOW TO JUGGLE SCHOOL DEMANDS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child recently published a guide for parents and educators about the development of executive functions during childhood. Credit: Shutterstock The guide, Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills from […]