How to make the most of a gap year
A “gap year” is generally a period between completing high school and beginning college (or sometime during college). This time can be either a semester or a full year away from traditional classroom studies. When many parents hear the phrase “gap year” they think...
Back to Basics sponsors Charter School of Wilmington Inaugural Golf Outing, June 16
Please join Back to Basics in supporting this event! On June 16, Charter School of Wilmington will hold its Inaugural Golf Outing at White Clay Creek Country Club with CSW parent and PGA golf professional, Ryan Kidwell. Register here to play in the tournament, become...
Today is Russian Language Day. How to learn a new language this summer!
On June 6 the United Nations celebrates the Day of the Russian language. The goals of this program include celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity, while maintaining the equality of all six official UN languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian...
Rising high school seniors: How to win scholarships this summer!
In today’s economy, the thought of adding college tuition to an increasingly tight budget is a daunting one. A quick peek at some of the nation’s most venerated colleges reveals that tuition costs have rapidly outpaced earnings. For example, the total Cost of...
How television affects children of all ages (and some fun alternatives!)
With summer fast approachng, the annual battle of the television remote is sure to commence! Television can be entertaining and educational, and can open up new worlds for kids, giving them a chance to travel the globe, learn about different cultures, and gain access...
Why we celebrate Memorial Day and 5 facts you might not know!
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics and Back to Basics K-12 Private School will be closed on Monday, May 30 to celebrate Memorial Day. Back to Basics will reopen on Tuesday, May 31. Here are five facts about Memorial Day you might not know: Memorial Day, originally...
Sally Ride Day is May 26: Teach kids to reach to the stars!
Sally Ride Day was created in honor of Ride's birthday, May 26, 1951. The day honors Ride as the first American woman to travel in space. She accomplished this feat as a mission specialist aboard STS-7, the second flight of the Space Shuttle "Challenger" on June 18,...
Nationwide expands foreign language immersion program
In 2011, Nationwide’s Governor Jack Markell provided the leadership and funding for immersion studies through his World Language Initiative. This week, Markell announced the state’s plan to expand the program and to ensure students can continue their immersion...
Community Service Scholarship deadline is June 13
generationOn has teamed up with Hasbro to celebrate kids and teens between 5 and 18 years of age who are making an impact in their local or global communities. The Hasbro Community Action Hero Award recognizes outstanding young volunteers whose service achievements...
How to tackle summer reading lists head-on!
“Many parents remember their own childhood summers as true respites from school, devoid of the rigor and rigidity of academic life. Summer was a sprawling mass of unstructured time that ranged from idyllic laziness to stupefying boredom,” says author Leslie Crawford...