Real World Connections: Key Factor in Learning
Most of us resisted a lesson or assignment at some point in our lives, saying we’d never use that particular lesson in the real world. Sure, it was a simple excuse to get out of something we didn’t want to do, but there is a real kernel of truth in…
Empowering Kids to Be Part of the Solution
When we pivot lesson plans to include word problems, many kids have a hard time making that adjustment. The lessons that were already giving them trouble get muddied up in hypothetical situations. Not only can this be confusing for their young minds, but with hypothetical situations, they often simply don’t…
Recycling guide for children
Sustainability is a huge priority to NTC across all industries and practices. We’ve helped clients teach school students all kinds of positive behaviors that support a more sustainable future for them. In fact, one of the first green topic tours we ever presented was back in 1992 with a recycling…
Great Internet Safety Lesson Plans for Kids
We live our lives online. By 2012, more Americans owned smartphones than traditional cell phones, and by 2018, texting was beating out face-to-face interactions as a favorite means of communication among the youth. The youth of today grew up with this technology. They are very comfortable with it. But with…
How to Keep Kids Busy: Activities During School Holidays
Summertime is here, and that means fun in the sun, but it also means our kids need something to keep themselves busy during the day. Most kids like to get outdoors and burn off some energy with their friends. Still, weather and boredom will ultimately set in, and you’ll find…