August 23, 2010

All kids ages 8-10 have a chance to spell their way to New York City for the Grand Finale of Macy’s 5th Annual Spelling Bee, hosted by Reading Is Fundamental!


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August 17, 2010

4 tips on schedules, study time, school supplies and organization to set up your child for success at the beginning of this school year.


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August 13, 2010

Creating a good space for your child to do homework is a great way to set the stage for organized and successful studying. A Study Spot makes it easier for your child to focus and can help motivate your child to spend time on academics.


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July 19, 2010

Gak, also sometimes called Flubber, is a stretchy, rubbery ball of goo that is fun for kids to play with and to make as a learning activity, too!


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July 16, 2010

Summer road trips are a great time for fun family learning activities and games. Here are 5 of our favorite fun, educational activities you can incorporate into your short or long road trip to pass the time and engage your child’s mind!


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July 6, 2010

Looking for fun learning activities for summer? Check out these free resources from Kaplan – free kids’ Summer Reading Club with recommended reading list & fun rewards, plus free online Summer Learning Workshop on fun learning activities you can do with the kids!


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June 25, 2010

We celebrated the first day of summer on Monday with Dave’s soon-to-be-famous, festive cupcakes. Too cute not to share the recipe! Please share your recipes too, or let us know where you’ve found your favorite summer recipes.

Big thanks to Dave for sharing this great recipe!


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June 8, 2010

Summer is the perfect time for fun learning activities at home. One of my all-time favorites is creating a kid-size volcano at your kitchen table!


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April 30, 2010

We all know that testing can be a stressful event for anyone – all the more so for elementary school students and middle school students. Here are 5 Kaplan Keys to Test Success help ease pressure and get your child feeling more confident on test day.


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October 23, 2009

Read on for fun math games to help your child connect math concepts with everyday activities!


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