Learning Takes Time: Lessons from Chopsticks and Orchids

by Megan Allen | Mar 28, 2025 | Articles, At Home Learning Tips, Just For Parents

Learning Takes Time: Lessons from Chopsticks and Orchids Learning Takes Time: Lessons from an Orchid and a Pair of Chopsticks There’s an orchid in our tutoring center that just bloomed—for the first time in years. And honestly? It stopped me in my tracks. This little...

Unicorn Academy Camp

by Megan Allen | Jan 3, 2025

Unicorn Academy Camp Where Magic, Creativity, and Adventure Come to Life! Ages 6-9 (9-12 as counselors-in-training) Calling all dreamers and believers! At Unicorn Academy Camp, kids aged 6-9 (or 9-12 as counselors-in-training) are invited to step into a magical world...

5 Facts That Flip the Tutoring Stigma

by Megan Allen | Aug 10, 2021 | Articles, Tutoring Tips

5 Facts That Flip the Tutoring Stigma Ever notice that there seems to be a negative stigma around tutoring? That it is a bit hush-hush in some parenting circles? It seems like you can hear the whisperings of “it’s for THOSE kids” instead of...

Educational Field Trips for Families

by Megan Allen | Jun 10, 2021 | Articles, Summer learning

Educational Field Trips for Families Educator-recommended Educational Field Trips for the Summer (in Western MA) We are daydreaming about learning in the summer!! Our educators at The Community Classroom have been doing a bit of research about family educational field...

6 Tips For Parents Who Fear Their Kids Are Falling Behind in School

by Megan Allen | Mar 9, 2021 | Articles, At Home Learning Tips

6 Tips For Parents Who Fear Their Kids Are Falling Behind in School Next Steps to Address Learning Gaps Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic   Are you worried your child is falling behind in school? In an NPR/ISIS poll released last week, 62% of parents surveyed said...