A Snow Day Learning Guide (Free Sample Inside) Snowstorms don’t just close schools. They open doors . When schedules pause and the usual pace slows, doors appear that are often hidden by busyness: Doors to curiosity Doors to conversation Doors to exploration Doors to imagination Snow days create space to step through those doors—without pressure, without rushing, and without needing everything to be perfect. That’s where learning gains traction . At Nelson Notes, we see these

At Nelson Notes, we believe learning is about more than mastering content - it’s about shaping who we become. Every learner has God-given potential and purpose. Through coaching, tutoring, and workshops rooted in classical education and guided by faith, we help you learn, improve, and grow with clarity and confidence. One of the most essential skills we nurture is reading comprehension. Developing strong reading comprehension techniques empowers you to engage deeply with text

The Power of Reading and Writing What if reading and writing help us build meaningful skills and deeper understanding? When we teach students to read through mysteries, we can also foster critical thinking and analysis. This leads to the skills we want them to develop and the core values we want them to hold. As we read: We can tread carefully... through the rising darkness of criminal consequences and motivations to find our way to truth with intriguing characters and si

______________________ Author: Jonah Warshaw One of the best ways to get students interested in math is to provide real-life scenarios that promote learning and critical thinking while also getting them interested in topics that matter. This article (which is a great activity to both practice math and evaluate future education) is just one activity that blends coaching and tutoring in a way that engages this generation. ______________________ Comparing University Costs and S

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...

The Big Five Personality Model, also known as the "OCEAN Model," or the "five factor personality model," is a personality test which originated in the 1980's and is still used today to help individuals assess personality traits better. OCEAN stands for... O = Openness How curious are you? How likely are you to take risks? How inventive or entrepreneurial are you? How thorough and careful are you when you complete tasks? How hesitant are you? How risk averse are you? How cau

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Characters: Great characters resonate with readers - they face the same challenges we all face; they may fight the same fights, or they may be so broken they can't fight anymore. The most interesting characters face challenges that reveal these complexities. Understanding how to create memorable characters begins with comprehending the many ways you can integrate various traditional roles for characterization while adding your own unique style to make each character believabl

Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, our focus extends beyond personal resolutions. This year, we’re dedicated to mentoring, coaching,...

What better way to immerse ourselves in the joy of Christmas than through the pages of these timeless tales? The following classic Christmas stories highlight compassion, generosity, and the joy of giving. Check out this List of Classic Christmas Stories! As winter's chill embraces the air and festive lights illuminate the streets, immerse yourself in the warmth of these twelve classic Christmas stories. From the comforting visions of a lonely child on city streets, to the lo

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 dominated by iPads, Netflix, PS4s, and social media, the challenge becomes not just about convincing our children to read but inspiring a genuine interest. How do we compete with the allure of screens and instant entertainment? And perhaps more crucially, why should our children care about the world of classic literature? This guide aims to tack

Writing is evolving. In an ever-changing world where communication dynamics continue to shift, classic skills like critical thinking,...

Mysteries are a captivating genre that not only entertains but also enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and imagination.

by Carol Nelson, September 28, 2023 Navigating the Anxiety Wave Anxiety. It's on the rise. Both anxiety and depressive disorders are increasing, especially since COVID. Who is effected most - our youth ( The Lancet ). This underscores both "an increased urgency to strengthen mental health systems in most countries" ( The Lancet ), and our own need to find ways to help those who struggle with anxiety, especially the young. Navigating anxiety is not just possible, it is nec

William Penn, who was both the founder of Pennsylvania Colony and a visionary leader of religious freedom and democracy in our country,...

Carol Nelson | September 8, 2023 Charlotte Forten Grimke Introduction Encountering people who are champions of their day, despite suffering, is always encouraging. It's also important to consider how these people became champions. Who were the people and what were the factors that made them such a light during their generation? Charlotte Forten Grimké, a distinguished African American writer, poet, and civil rights activist from the 19th century, is one such luminary. Charl

"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...

"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." -Socrates One extraordinarily effective ways that industry leaders, educators, and great communicators demonstrate respect, empathy, and provide authentic interactions, is by asking great questions to ensure dialogues are meaningful, effective, and enriching. The Socratic Method provides us with an extraordinary tool for communication. But its not just leaders and educators who seek to enrich communication throug

As educators, it's our responsibility to help our students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to succeed...

by Carol Nelson "Monroe's Motivated Sequence" is a great strategy to use when you want to persuade anyone about anything. Whether you...