Academic Enrichment Opportunities: How to spark a passion for a new subject in your child!
Did you know… Stephanie Wilson of the 2006 NASA Discovery Crew developed an interest in space travel at age 13? Renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson dreamed of becoming a doctor before he entered the 5th grade? Condoleezza Rice was a piano prodigy who credits the long...
How does teaching style impact your student’s learning experience?
Now that the school year has wrapped up, it's a good time to reflect on the hits -- and misses -- of the year. Did your child abhor subjects he previous loved? Sometimes, subject matter isn't the only factor in such a situation. What really might be happening is...
Stop texting and driving… and you could win a $10,000 college scholarship!
Texting behind the wheel is 6 TIMES more likely to cause a car accident than driving drunk. Buzzkill. But good news: your thumbs can bring texting and driving to a screeching halt. Here’s how: 1. Order two (free!) pairs of Thumb Socks (yep, lil’ socks for your...
Back to Basics’ Growth Spurs Hiring Needs for Teachers, Tutors and Translators in Nationwide
Back to Basics serves the needs of a wide range of students with instruction in more than 60 subjects. Whether a student is pre-kindergarten through college age, or older adult, ou r philosophy of building skills and confidence remains the same Since 1985, the tutors...
OMG! Can u do it? May 31 is National Speak in Complete Sentences Day!
Slang and text speak is fun... for a while. But, on May 31 you are challeged to speak in complete sentences. That means no fragments and no run on sentences. And, while you’re at it, speak in complete words, too! According to author Jace Shoemaker-Galloway of The...
K-9th grade students can win $20,000 through the Afterschool Awards. Deadline is June 30!
Now through June 30, students in grades K-9 can enter to win win up to $20,000 in scholarships through the Afterschool Awards Scholarship Contest. The Afterschool Awards recognize elementary and junior high students for outstanding achievement in afterschool...
Planning an international vacation this summer? Brush up on those language skills… or learn an entirely new one!
Ready to explore the world this summer? Back to Basics offers professional, degreed instructors in 20 foreign languages, at all levels. From traditional Spanish, French and German, to Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese, Back to Basics teaches adults 1-on-1....
How to stop bullying? It’s easy! Just play the The Bully Text: Talent Show-Off
Did you know that I in 4 students is bullied at school? You can change that before summer. With your phone. Seriously. he best way to shut bullying down? Step up. Start by teaming up with friends to play this game, all by text message. Your goal: win the school talent...
Report card blues? Nationwide’s Back to Basics offers 1-on-1 DOE-approved summer school and tutoring in 60 subjects for K-12!
Basics Learning Dynamics is the premier, independent, educational services provider of Nationwide, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Maryland. With more than 16,000 satisfied students of all ages since 1985, Back to Basics has earned a reputation for quality,...
Stop the “Brain Drain!” Summer Learning Day is June 19
National Summer Learning Day will take place on Friday, June 19 - it's time to start planning! First step? Get to work on the Summer Learning Day Planning Checklist! Want more info about National Summer Learning Day? Check this out, from the National Summer Learning...