The summer slide, also known as learning loss, occurs during the summer months when kids are out of school. The National Summer Learning Association estimates kids lose approximately 22% of what they have learned during the summer break, particularly with reading. This learning loss can cumulatively affect
Read more →Brock’s Academy wishes all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day means so much more than breakfast in bed and flowers. Although those are definitely nice perks for mom :). It means thanking our mothers for all that they do each and every day.
Read more →Optimal times of learning in children are called “Windows of Opportunity.” During the first few years of life, a child’s brain begins to wire approximately 100 trillion neurons for social intelligence, emotional intelligence, motor development, vision and thinking skills. Motor development and vision primarily develop between the
Read more →According to the National Education Association, the recommended amount of homework each night is 10-minutes per grade level, as determined by homework expert, Harris Cooper. Anything more than that is considered excessive. The benefits of homework are kids learn good study skills and habits. They gain a
Read more →Children are born with natural curiosity. They have an innate love of learning. They are playful, like to try new things, observe their surroundings and take in whatever they can. Children glean information, absorb and digest as much as possible. They are sponges. Each child, however, is
Read more →If you have a high school student who is struggling or failing a class, consider having them retake it this summer! Brock’s Academy is offering summer school credit retrieval classes in all subjects. With Brock’s Academy, a high school student can retake any class for high school
Read more →Brock’s Academy celebrated the Grand Opening of its new center in Downtown Woodinville on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Woodinville Mayor, Bernie Talmas and members of the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce, helped Brock’s Academy with the ribbon cutting ceremony. Brock’s Academy, locally owned and in business since 2004, offers premium,
Read more →The flu season is still here, unfortunately. Which means we have sick kiddos staying home from school. It can be tough on a child to go back to school after an illness, especially when their immune system is down and they feel weak and tired. Trying to
Read more →Kinesthetic Learners often need to move around. They are very hands on, learn by touch and enjoy physical activity. When they speak they are very animated and use their hands to express themselves. They like to try new things and are athletic, coordinated, and agile and excel
Read more →Brock’s Academy has a new site open in Woodinville! We are pleased to now offer onsite one-on-one tutoring and classes, in addition to our in-home services. We continue to provide in-home services throughout the Puget Sound region as well. Brock’s Academy offers premium one-on-one tutoring and private
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