School is Easy Tutoring

Tutoring Agency

A Parent's Blog About Parent Interests by our Tutoring Company

When it comes to your child's development, educational potential, or their health, visit this section of our education blog for our latest articles. We'll focus on parent interests here. Subscribe to our newsletter (on the left or below on mobile) to get bi-monthly updates in your inbox.

What is the Maker Education Movement, and How Can It Help Your Kids’ Education?

Published: Last Updated Date:

How Hands-On Learning Can Help Your Struggling Child

Does your child have a hard time with traditional classroom learning? The maker education movement offers a hands-on approach that helps kids understand science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through real projects. This learning style can be perfect for children who learn better by doing rather than just reading or listening.

We’ve written about STEM education and its growth into STEAM (adding arts to science, technology, engineering, and math). These subjects connect directly to maker-based learning, which focuses on creating and building to understand concepts.

[Read more…]

Summertime Science Activities For Kids

Published: Last Updated Date:

Children examining plants with magnifying glass during an outdoor science activity, learning about ecology and biology through hands on nature exploration with adult supervision in a Canadian forest.

Activities You Kids Will Love

Summer gives your kids the freedom to play outside, but it’s also a perfect time to keep their minds busy with science activities. These science experiments are both fun and educational, helping build skills they’ll need if they decide to attend college later.

[Read more…]

3 Benefits of ‘Slow Reading’ as a Learning Method for Comprehension

Published: Last Updated Date:

Three diverse women engage in quiet reading activities in a contemporary living space with grey couch and yellow accent pillow, each focused on their individual books and materials in a peaceful group study environment

Why Slow Reading Matters More Than Ever

The benefits of slow reading become clear when you realize that reading and understanding what you read are two different skills. According to this exposing article, ACT examination results (used in the USA for college entry) are revealing that many high school students are not equipped for university-level coursework when it comes to reading comprehension skills of “complex texts.”

The answer to this problem may be in what is referred to as ‘slow reading.’ That is, taking the time to read without the Internet’s presence, without distractions and…slowly of course! It may be time for teachers and parents to begin encouraging slow reading as a learning method. Some say it should be in school curriculums.

[Read more…]

The Power of Interest in Education

Published: February 8, 2025 Last Updated Date:

A group of teenagers deeply focused on their studies, demonstrating how fostering an interest in education keeps students motivated and eager to explore new subjects.

How an Interest in Learning Drives Student Success: A Parent’s Guide

The impact of interest in learning goes beyond simple curiosity about a subject. When students develop a genuine interest in learning, education transforms from a task into an engaging journey. An easy example is substituting interesting objects (like nail polish or Lego pieces) as countable items for your young one to grasp simple math concepts. This is a great example that shows how personal connection sparks understanding.

[Read more…]

Why Is Home Economics Important for Students?

Published: Last Updated Date:

Two teenagers practicing sewing techniques, demonstrating how the benefits of home economics extend to creativity, problem-solving, and even future career opportunities.

Are your kids getting the practical life skills they need? With most schools phasing out their programs, students are missing crucial hands-on learning opportunities. This article explores the key benefits of home economics and shows how these foundational skills connect to real-world innovation.

[Read more…]