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Empower every learner with the dedicated support of our Shadow Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Behavioral Technicians. Tailored for students with special education needs, our services provide personalized assistance to help overcome challenges and unlock potential. Whether it's academic guidance, behavioral support, or fostering social skills, we are committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Together, we make learning accessible and meaningful for all!

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Celebrating Christmas with Grades 4-5: Stories, Traditions, and Giving Back

Celebrating Christmas with Grades 4-5: Stories, Traditions, and Giving Back

The Christmas Story The Christmas story recounts a remarkable night in Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph found shelter in a stable, where Jesus was born. Angels announced this birth to shepherds, while a bright star guided wise men from afar, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. For children in grades 4-5, the story becomes a […]

Hanukkah: Inspiring History and Miracles

Hanukkah: Inspiring History and Miracles

Historical Context of Hanukkah Hanukkah's roots trace back to the second century B.C.E. when the Jewish people were under Greek rule. King Antiochus IV banned Jewish religious practices, desecrated the Temple, and enforced cultural uniformity. This sparked the Maccabean Revolt, led by Mattathias and his son Judah, who fought for religious freedom against the larger […]

Holiday Histories for Education

Illuminating Holiday Histories: Exploring Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa

The Importance of Holiday Histories The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and connection, but it also offers a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of the traditions that bring people together. By exploring the histories of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, we can illuminate the rich cultural, religious, and historical significance of these […]

Fun Holiday Themes: Engaging Students with Festive Learning

Fun Holiday Themes: Engaging Students with Festive Learning

Seasonal Lessons Incorporating holiday themes into learning can make the classroom more engaging. Use winter motifs to explore scientific concepts like snowflake formation or the impact of snow on sound absorption. In social studies, diverse holiday traditions around the world are examined, and cultural practices and their historical contexts are investigated. Language arts offer opportunities […]

10 Super Fun Holiday Activities for Class

10 Engaging and Festive Holiday Activities for the Classroom

Celebrating holidays in the classroom offers a chance to blend creativity, culture, and community into everyday learning. Through various activities, students can engage with festive traditions while enhancing their skills and building connections with peers. 1. Holiday Crafts for Creativity Crafting offers an engaging way for students to explore their creativity while embracing the holiday […]

Mastering Mid-Year Focus: Study Tips to Focus and Leverage Technology

Mastering Mid-Year Exams: Study Tips and Tech Tools to Stay Focused

Mid-year tests are approaching, and for many students, this period can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself drowning in a sea of exams, Kids on the Yard is here to throw you a lifeline. We have compiled a collection of practical study tips and highlighted technology tools designed to block distractions. By implementing these strategies, […]

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Master Midterm Prep: Essential Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies

Alleviating the Stress of Midterm Prep With Fun Holidays Did you know today is National Gingerbread House Day? Happy National Gingerbread House Day! While we celebrate the creativity of gingerbread architects everywhere, we also recognize that this time of year often brings less sweet challenges: midterms for high school and college students. As winter break […]

Report Card Season: Building Resilience and Strength in Children

Report Card Season: Building Resilience and Strength in Children

At Kids on the Yard, we believe resilience is one of the most essential skills for success, both in learning and in life. Learning requires courage, determination, and the ability to believe in yourself—especially during stressful times like report card season. No matter the grades received, resilience is what helps students, parents, and teachers move […]

Winter Break Prep: Formative Assessment and Interactive Strategies to Boost Student Success

Winter Break Prep: Formative Assessment and Interactive Strategies to Boost Student Success

December is a pivotal month in the academic calendar. For educators, it’s a time for winter break prep– to ensure students have a solid grasp of the year’s material, whether preparing for the holiday break or final exams. Assessing student understanding during this period is crucial to their learning journey, as it helps identify areas […]

Navigating Report Card Season: A Parent's Guide to Tracking Academic Progress

Navigating Report Card Season: A Parent's Guide to Tracking Academic Progress

As report card season approaches, parents may find themselves with questions about online academic tools. What if, upon receiving your child's grades, you discover their performance differs from your expectations? This is why proficiency in online academic tools is essential. These tools enable you to stay on top of your child's learning process, supporting not […]