Great Gifts for Fun AND Learning Let's face it - no one wanted the pandemic to be the "gift that keeps on giving"...But we are still grappling with the resulting inflation, that stresses our pockets, and the supply chain issues that strain our deadlines (not to mention the mental state of the elves and reindeer!). You need some new and creative ideas for holiday gifts that won't break the … [Read more...]
Playing Up the Holidays – Great Gift Ideas from RITES
Be the Hero of the Holiday Season! Great gift ideas for gifts that give back... Scroll down to check out our top picks for great gift ideas for the holidays with fun, engaging games the whole family can play that work on key educational skills for your kids - they won't feel like they're learning and you'll feel good that they are! And...all of these great gift ideas below can be purchased … [Read more...]
Create an Atomic Habit for Proficient Reading for Struggling Readers
Does Noah Text® Create an Atomic Habit for Proficient Reading in Those That Struggle? According to James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, “an atomic habit is a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do but is also the source of incredible power; a component of the system of compound growth. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to … [Read more...]
National Summer Learning Week 2019
Local author, artist and designer visits with RITES Summer Program to share creative process The RITES Summer Program is excited to share that we had a special guest visit our summer program students today, as part of our celebration of National Summer Learning Week! Amy Leidtke is a local artist, designer and educator who collaborated to write a new book about Leonardo da Vinci and his … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Overcome Reading Angst to Boost Your Comprehension
Improving Reading Comprehension for High School Students Reading comprehension is best developed simply reading more often. By the time a lot of teenagers have entered high school, however, school has kind of ruined reading in general. All they remember are dense novels they struggled for hours to get through before finally giving up and turning to Sparknotes. Now summer is finally upon us and no … [Read more...]