Why Do Some Students Hate Their Teachers?

We’ve done some polling, researching, and analyzing to find out—why do some students hate their teachers? If you are an educator, have teachers (or K-12 students) in your family, or even think back to your time as a student, you probably have experience with the struggles and strife that comes from the sometimes-strained relationships [...]

By |2023-01-26T15:00:08-06:00January 19th, 2023|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

New Year’s Resolutions to Help Students Get Ahead

The start of a new year brings the excitement of new beginnings and a chance to reset from the previous year. It’s a perfect opportunity to consider New Year’s resolutions for students to help guide the coming 12 months. But while the promise of forming new, healthier habits is enticing, it’s important to remember [...]

By |2023-01-26T08:45:46-06:00January 1st, 2023|Holidays, Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

The Best OER Materials for K-12 Teachers

Open Educational Resources, OER for short, have been gaining popularity in the academic community for the last several years due to the benefits they can bring educators and classrooms of all levels, especially underfunded schools and classes. In short: OER are copyright-free educational materials that are entirely free to use and edit—alternatives to traditional [...]

By |2023-11-08T16:23:26-06:00November 18th, 2022|English, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Online After-School Programs – Math & English Enrichment at Piqosity

If you are interested in academic remediation, enrichment, or test prep for your child, you may be considering online after-school programs as a potential option. Such programs boast improved student grades or testing scores, but are they a good fit for your child? This article will dive into the pros and cons of virtual [...]

By |2022-04-08T12:35:07-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities: ELA

Whether your students are seven (and giddy about the candy), or seventeen (and developing intense infatuations), they’re sure to enjoy our collection of Valentine’s Day classroom activities! With these language arts Valentine’s Day activities, students can engage with the celebratory aspects of the holiday while practicing key skills, including critical thinking, close reading, and [...]

By |2022-02-22T10:13:45-06:00February 2nd, 2022|English, Holidays, Piqosity News, Teachers & Tutors|

How to Help a Teenager Struggling in High School

The academic pressures of high school add stress to many students’ lives; if you’re the parent of one of those students, it can be extremely difficult to know just how to help a teenager struggling in high school. On top of their roiling emotional lives, teenagers face coursework of increased rigor and the looming specter [...]

By |2022-01-21T12:12:43-06:00January 21st, 2022|Teachers & Tutors|

Free Black History Month Activities for Your Classroom

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the Black community and learn about its history – throughout the month of February, it’s especially important to bring this celebration into the classroom by teaching students Black history, and this collection of Black History Month activities can help you do so. By integrating explorations of [...]

By |2024-02-06T13:58:46-06:00January 17th, 2022|English, Holidays, Piqosity News, Teachers & Tutors|
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