The 4 Downsides to Technology in the Classroom Technology is the future, they say, but it’s actually right here with us. With the growing integration of technology into almost all aspects of our lives, schools are quick to add more technology to the classroom. Many schools are adopting tech-based learning, smart boards, and laptops into […]
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Family Learning Fest
Family Learning Fest 2018 Our Pathfinders team invites you to join us for our upcoming Family Learning Fest. The morning festivities on November 3rd will include helpful information for parents and fun for the kids, including snacks and goodie bags to take home. If you’ve been interested in what we do, you’ll get to see […]
Pathfinders Offers Financing
Financing Through Your Tuition Solution™ Here at Pathfinders Learning, we have dedicated families who are committed to helping their students become confident, independent learners no matter the cost, whether it is with their time or with their financial support. Despite the extremely high success rate of our recommended training plans, families can encounter various obstacles […]
Brain Foods for Back to School
Brain Foods for Back to School As your child is getting ready to head back into the classroom, you want to make sure that they’re as equipped as possible to put their best foot forward, and that means equipping their brain! Food is an essential part of readying the brain, and in this post, we’ll […]
8 Tips for Transitioning Back to School
8 Tips for Transitioning Back to School Back to school season can be a tough one. Adjusting to new routines presents a challenge not only for parents but also for students and their brains. Getting back into the routine of school and homework is very difficult tasks for many kids, especially those with attention and […]
How Sound Therapy Helps Our Brains
How Does Sound Therapy Help Our Brains? Sound therapy is currently getting some limelight. If you’ve heard of “sound baths,” then you know of the attested benefits of soaking your brain and body in the ambiance of relaxing, rich sounds. This is not new. For thousands of years, cultures have been using sounds and music—from […]
Tutor versus Trainer
Tutors versus Cognitive Trainers One of the most common questions prospective clients ask us here at Pathfinders is, “Are you like a tutoring service?” There are many large differences between what we do at Pathfinders and what a traditional tutor offers. However, we are both trying to accomplish the same thing: to help your child. […]
Self-Awareness & Checking Your Engine
Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation What do you do to increase your energy after the midday slump? How do you wind down at the end of a busy day? These are techniques you’ve consciously or unconsciously chosen to regulate your energy. “How Does Your Engine Run?”® program helps Pathfinders students find their metaphorical cup of coffee or […]
Early Signs of Learning Challenges
Early Warning Signs of Learning Difficulties The interventions used at Pathfinders can help those of all ages, from young children all the way up to elderly adults. However, the sooner intervention takes place, the fewer years your child, your neighbor, or you need to struggle with learning difficulties. Today we’re going to discuss some early […]
Integration Activities
Integration Activities Are you right-brained or left-brained? It is commonly thought the two sides of the brain are responsible for different functions. The left hemisphere is concerned with analytical subjects, like mathematics and reasoning. The right hemisphere is more creative and controls language and holistic thinking. Contrary to popular belief, neural systems responsible for certain […]