Boost Grades: Top 3 Science-Backed Study Hacks for a Successful School Year
Whether you are an educator, a parent, or a student, it's the perfect time to set the stage for a strong start. As the school year...
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Carol Nelson
Apr 13 min
3 Creative Ways to Use the Big Five Ocean Model with Students
The Big Five Personality Model, also known as the "OCEAN Model," or the "five factor personality model," is a personality test which...
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Carol Nelson
Feb 194 min
7 Great Ways for Students to Budget and Save
Welcome to Nelson Notes LLC, where our primary focus is empowering and equipping students with essential academic, professional, and life...
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Carol Nelson
Jan 268 min
Crafting Memorable Characters
Characters: Great characters resonate with readers - they face the same challenges we all face; they may fight the same fights, or they...
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Carol Nelson
Jan 92 min
Strategic Mentoring: A Roadmap to Harnessing SMART Goals for Student Transformation
Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, our focus extends beyond personal resolutions. This year, we’re dedicated to mentoring, coaching,...
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Carol Nelson
Dec 21, 20234 min
Celebrate this Holiday Season with this List of Classic Christmas Stories!
What better way to immerse ourselves in the joy of Christmas than through the pages of these timeless tales? The following classic...
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Carol Nelson
Dec 4, 20238 min
Unlocking Academic Skills and Empathy through Classic Literature: A Guide for Parents
As parents, fostering a love for literature in our children is a gift. But sometimes, it's that gift our kids don't want. In a world...
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Carol Nelson
Oct 30, 20233 min
Adapting Writing Education: Fostering Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence & Classic Skills
Writing is evolving. In an ever-changing world where communication dynamics continue to shift, classic skills like critical thinking,...
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Carol Nelson
Oct 9, 20232 min
Mastering the Art of Mystery: Tips for Young Readers and Aspiring Writers
Mysteries are a captivating genre that not only entertains but also enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and imagination.
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Carol Nelson
Sep 29, 20237 min
Navigating the Anxiety Wave: More than Strategies for Supporting the Anxious
by Carol Nelson, September 28, 2023 Navigating the Anxiety Wave Anxiety. It's on the rise. Both anxiety and depressive disorders are...
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Carol Nelson
Sep 21, 20233 min
Mastering Time Management: 5 Hacks for Professionals & Students
William Penn, who was both the founder of Pennsylvania Colony and a visionary leader of religious freedom and democracy in our country,...
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Carol Nelson
Sep 8, 20234 min
The Inspiring Writing of Charlotte Forten Grimke and The Power of Classical Education
Carol Nelson | September 8, 2023 Introduction Encountering people who are champions of their day, despite suffering, is always...
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Carol Nelson
Aug 24, 20234 min
Empowering a Passion for Reading through Collaboration!
"My Kid Doesn't Like to Read. What do I do?" It's a great question. It's a question I hear often, because I meet parents who want to the...
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Carol Nelson
Aug 11, 20234 min
The Power of Inquiry: Using the Socratic Method to Ask Better Questions
"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." -Socrates One extraordinarily effective ways that industry leaders,...
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Carol Nelson
Apr 5, 20231 min
Three Strategies: Integrating Classical Learning with Modern Educational Techniques
As educators, it's our responsibility to help our students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to succeed...
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Carol Nelson
Dec 8, 20221 min
Motivating with Monroe's Motivated Sequence
by Carol Nelson "Monroe's Motivated Sequence" is a great strategy to use when you want to persuade anyone about anything. Whether you...
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Carol Nelson
Nov 18, 20222 min
Study Tips and Methods: Cornell Notes
Students of every age benefit from helpful methods, tips, and tools that make studying easier and enhance memory. Cornell Notes is a...
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Carol Nelson
Aug 11, 20224 min
Jelly Jumper George: A Tale of Jubilant Writing
I adjusted the light at the top of my computer, signed into Zoom, and waited. It was the last session of class with a tech savvy kid who...
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Carol Nelson
Nov 15, 20219 min
One Size Fits One: Three Ways Online Coaching Will Help You & Your Student
We all have a story. And each of our stories are unique. We need people who understand our stories. We need people who can partner...
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Carol Nelson
Aug 3, 20218 min
Fireflies in the Dark: Reinventing Work During COVID
Armed with a little jar with holes cut in the top, a small set of wiggly flip flops, and a child-like sense of excitement, I waited....
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