How to Choose the Right College for You
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 02.14.2023
Going to college is an exciting step in your education and your future career. With thousands of degree-granting colleges and universities to choose from in the U.S. alone, the possibilities may seem virtually endless! Still, abundant choices can quickly become overwhelming. Picking a college may seem like a gargantuan task, especially amid a busy school […]
How to Support Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 02.07.2023
From the time you wake up until you go to bed at night, you’re performing activities that require fine motor skills. You use the small muscles in your hands for almost everything — from buttoning your pants and tying your shoes to cooking dinner for your family. As a parent, you’ve had many years to […]
Virtual Activities to Enjoy at Home With Your Kids
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.31.2023
Because of the advancements of technology, you and your family can connect with people and places across the world. Experiences, knowledge, friendships, and skillsets are available like never before. The internet allows your child to learn countless facts and skills that will shape them into the person they’ll become and increase their understanding of the […]
What Is Media Literacy and Why Is It Important for My Child?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.24.2023
Parents often ask whether the media their children engage with is good for them, and these are important questions as our world becomes more digital. Media literacy is a relatively new concept, and most people born before the most recent generation, Generation Z, likely won’t have encountered this in school. However, since children interact with […]
How To Prevent Online Learning Burnout
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.17.2023
There are so many amazing things you can learn online. You can enroll in anything from personal enrichment courses to a full degree program from a university. In an online learning environment, motivation must come from the student, rather than being imposed from an outside source like a teacher. But even the most motivated student […]
5 Productivity Tips for Students
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.10.2023
For students, attending classes is just the beginning of success. They can go to every class, but if they do not put in an effort at home to complete assignments and study for tests, they still may not do very well. If your student struggles with how to be productive studying at home, you are […]
Importance of Mindfulness for Students
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.03.2023
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities of everyday life? Always trying to check off the next item on your to-do list can make it hard to focus on the present. Maybe surprisingly, children are prone to experiencing some of the same feelings. In fact, studies show that 7.1% of children ages 3-17 have been diagnosed with anxiety. […]
My Child Is Gifted — Now What?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 12.27.2022
As a parent, finding out your child is gifted probably wasn’t a surprise. Gifted children have unique characteristics that make them stand out from other students. In the past, gifted children have been identified by good grades and high achievements, but recent studies have shown that giftedness is determined by more than a person’s intellectual […]
Help Your Child Learn Responsibility: 25 Age-Appropriate Chores
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 12.20.2022
Do you remember helping out around the house when you were a child? In one survey, 82% of parents said they completed chores regularly when they were young, but only 28% reported that their children do them. When your children help with household tasks, it teaches them more than just how to clean the house. […]
Preparing Your Teen for Independence
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 12.13.2022
As your child reaches their teen years, you’ll start to notice major changes in their attitude, preferences, and behavior. Teens are learning how to become more independent, and for some families, this can stir up conflict. Teens might seem more argumentative than usual as they learn to assert themselves. Understanding your teenager can help you […]