Genie Academy Blog
Guides and stories to help your child get ahead in math, reading, and writing.
Fewer Than Half of NJ 4th Graders Read at Grade Level
September 25, 2026 · By Madhuri Rima Ray
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New Jersey Is Ranked #1 for Education. Only 22.5% of 8th Graders Can Do Grade-Level Math.
September 25, 2026 · By Madhuri Rima Ray
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8th Grade Math in New Jersey: Honors Placement & Algebra Readiness
September 11, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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What Do You Learn in 4th Grade? Age, Subjects, and Skills
September 11, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Reading Comprehension Strategies: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Understand What They Read
August 28, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Brain Teasers for Kids: 44 Easy-to-Hard Puzzles by Grade (With Answers)
August 21, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Is Kumon Worth It in 2026? What Parents Should Know Before Enrolling
August 12, 2026 · By Marwin Suniga
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The Quiet Slide: How Small Gaps in 3rd Grade Become 5th Grade Failures
August 12, 2026 · By Marwin Suniga
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Finding the Missing Bricks: Your Child's New AI-Powered Learning Plan
August 6, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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What Happens When Your Child Misses a Class? We Compared the Policies So You Don't Have To.
July 18, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Summer Camp 2026: Crafts, Code, and Curiosity in Full Swing
July 9, 2026 · By Staff Writer
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PEMDAS Explained: A Parent's Guide to the Order of Operations
June 12, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Sight Words for Kindergarten: The Complete Free List for Parents
June 12, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Shu Ha Ri: A Framework for Teaching and Mastering Any Skill
January 20, 2026 · By Mohit S. Jain
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1st Grade Math: 8 Core Topics Every Parent Should Know (2026)
January 4, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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10th Grade Math: Complete Parent's Guide to Topics & Skills (2026)
January 4, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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7th Grade Math: What Your Child Learns & How to Help (2026)
January 2, 2026 · By Heidi Riad
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Enhancing Student Success: NJSLA Practice Exams at Genie Academy
March 20, 2025 · By Nia Carrasco
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How to Use an Abacus: Step-by-Step Guide for Kids (with Pictures)
February 12, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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When Do Kids Start Writing? What I Tell Parents as a Teacher
February 4, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Number Recognition to Kids: A Parent’s Guide
January 10, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Place Value to Kids: An Easy Guide For Parents
January 10, 2025 · By Heidi Riad
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How To Get Better At Math | A Guide for Students and Parents
December 9, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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Help Your Child Learn Cursive: Tips On How To Teach Cursive Writing
December 9, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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Math in Kindergarten | What Kindergarteners Learn in Math
December 9, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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How To Teach Kids To Write | Homeschooling Tips for Parents
November 18, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Parts of Speech to Kids | Easy and Quick Tips
November 18, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Pronouns to Kids | An Easy Guide for Parents
November 18, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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How To Teach Letter Recognition To Kids: Simple Steps for Parents
October 30, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Sight Words to Kindergarteners: 10 Proven Methods (2026)
October 30, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Teach Phonics: Effective Strategies for Early Readers
October 22, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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8th Grade Math Topics: What Kids Learn & How to Help (2026)
October 2, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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9th Grade Math: Complete Parent's Guide to Topics & Skills (2026)
October 2, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
Read More What Do 5th Graders Learn in Math | Complete Guide to Fifth Grade Math
September 24, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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6th Grade Math: Complete Guide to Topics & Skills (2026)
September 24, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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4th Grade Math Guide | What 4th Graders Learn In Math And Why It Matters
September 3, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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3rd Grade Math Skills | What Do 3rd Graders Learn in Math
September 3, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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Fluoride in Tap Water Lowers Children’s IQ and Affects Neurodevelopment and Cognition
August 24, 2024 · By Mohit S. Jain
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How Much Does Tutoring Cost? Check Out Tutoring Prices in New Jersey!
August 19, 2024 · By Heidi Riad
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The Sully Strategy: How One Dad Turned Reluctant Swimmers into Competitive Champs
June 24, 2024 · By Lovejoy
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37 Things Your Child Should Know Before Entering Ninth Grade
June 6, 2024 · By Sarah Rutzler
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48 Things Your Child Should Know Before Entering Seventh Grade
June 5, 2024 · By Sarah Rutzler
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48 Things Your Child Should Know Before Entering Sixth Grade
June 5, 2024 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Studies on Poor Math skills lead to poor financial outcomes
March 6, 2024 · By Mohit S. Jain
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What to Do If Your Child Isn't Focused During Online Learning
November 24, 2023 · By Anthony Yoo
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Genie Academy’s Halloween Contest Winners 2023
November 21, 2023 · By Regine Quinto-Viloria
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Understanding the Magic of New Jersey's 1st Grade Math Standards
November 8, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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Unpacking New Jersey's Common Core Math Standards for 2nd Graders
November 8, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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Mastering the Skies: How the Genie Academy teaching philosphy transformed a Student's Journey in Piloting
November 4, 2023 · By Mohit S. Jain
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Covid Causing Learning Loss in the United States of America
October 23, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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Understanding New Jersey's Kindergarten Math Standards
October 4, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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At What Age Should a Child Recognize Numbers and Letters?
September 22, 2023 · By Summer Centrone
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For your child's perfect score on PSAT & SAT, Join Genie Academy
August 3, 2023 · By Jennifer Deligne
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7 Effective Study Habits Your Child Can Learn from MIT Students
June 30, 2023 · By Regine Quinto-Viloria
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Test Scores are Declining during Covid - Here's What You Can Do
January 4, 2023 · By Hannah Thompson
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Is your child suffering from Covid Learning Loss. How to fix it?
December 24, 2022 · By Mohit S. Jain
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How Your Child's Potential is Being Wasted... and What You Can Do
August 25, 2022 · By Hannah Thompson
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How much knowledge has your child lost because of the pandemic?
July 20, 2022 · By Hannah Thompson
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What Does a First Grader Need to Know? 45 Essential Skills Before 1st Grade
June 16, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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21 Things Your Child Should Know Before Entering Kindergarten
June 16, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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What Do Kids Learn in 3rd Grade? 43 Things Your Child Should Know Before Entering Third Grade
June 16, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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2nd Grade Readiness Checklist: 45 Things Your Child Should Know
June 15, 2022 · By Sarah Rutzler
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The Difference Between Homeschooling and Remote Learning
February 7, 2022 · By Tiara Swinson
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Is Your Fourth Grade Student Struggling with Language Arts?
November 26, 2021 · By Tiara Swinson
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Is Your Second Grade Student Struggling with Reading?
November 12, 2021 · By Tiara Swinson
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5 Ways to Handle a Defiant Child as We Return Back to In-Person School
September 11, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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Schools Are Not Testing Students and This is a Red Flag
September 10, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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Child Writers Need an Audience to Improve Their Writing
September 3, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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Has Your Child Been Struggling With Covid Online Learning? We can help
April 28, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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How Genie Academy Helps Struggling and Learning-Disabled Students
March 24, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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Steve Jobs' Kids Didn’t Have an iPad. Why Should Your Kids Have One?
March 23, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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High schooler vs college professional: Who is the better tutor?
February 24, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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If I Had Genie Academy Growing Up: Finding Books Sooner
February 15, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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The Importance of Good Habits During Online Learning
February 12, 2021 · By Math Genie Staff
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Why Kids Should Say Positive Affirmations With Online Learning
January 20, 2021 · By Susie Pinon
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How to Help Your Child Love Online Learning When They Hate It
December 24, 2020 · By Susie Pinon
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A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Separation Anxiety In Your Child
December 8, 2020 · By Susie Pinon
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How to Stop Your Kids From Cheating During Online Classes
November 30, 2020 · By Susie Pinon
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How to Keep Your Child Independent During Remote Learning?
September 8, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Differences Between Online Learning and Traditional Classroom Learning
August 24, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Five Ways to Make Remote Learning More Effective for Your Child
August 18, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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How face masks are effective in protecting your child from coronavirus
July 10, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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How does your child's gut health affect their mental health?
July 9, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Overparenting today could lead to skill gaps in your child tomorrow
July 1, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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AI in Education in China. Will it turn students into mindless drones?
June 27, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Learn how your child can beat the Coronavirus school shutdown
May 29, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Effective habits for your child during the Coronavirus pandemic
May 19, 2020 · By Anthony Yoo
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Genie Academy Online Math Contest for Grades 1-8! Win Exciting Prizes!
May 11, 2020 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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Reading Genie Online Writing Contest for Grades 1-7! Win Prizes.
May 1, 2020 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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How to Get Your Child to Stay Focused during online classes.
April 30, 2020 · By Kaitlin Card
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Prioritize Your Child's Study Habits, Especially During Unknown Times
April 15, 2020 · By Mohit S. Jain
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Worry COVID-19 Will Affect Child's Education? Join Genie Academy
March 16, 2020 · By Math Genie Staff
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U.S. Students' Success in STEM Depend on Advanced Math Skills
January 29, 2020 · By Aparajitha Suresh
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How to Handle a Defiant Child during Online Learning
January 21, 2020 · By Math Genie Staff
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Your Child Doesn't Want to Learn Swimming, Now What?
January 14, 2020 · By Aparajitha Suresh
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New Age Manufacturing & the Importance of Mathematics
December 8, 2019 · By Math Genie Staff
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This Second Grade Common Core Problem Has Engineers Stumped!
December 5, 2019 · By Math Genie Staff
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Learning on Abacus Reduces Strain on Short Term Memory
November 7, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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You Don't Want to Pressure Your Kid. Why That's a Bad Idea
October 31, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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What is a Conjunction? And Other Language Arts Skills Your Child Needs
July 31, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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How to Teach Your Child Proper Writing Skills for Longer Essays
July 11, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Coding as a Second Language: A Powerful Way to Grow Your Child's Brain
June 27, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
Read More Is Your Child Meeting 5th Grade English Language Arts Standards?
June 20, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Has Your Child Met the 5th Grade Math Common Core Standards?
June 19, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Has Your Child Met the 4th Grade Math Common Core Standards?
June 7, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Has Your Child met the 3rd Grade English Common Core Standards?
May 29, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Is Your Child Meeting 4th Grade English Language Core Standards?
May 23, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Has Your Child Met the 3rd Grade Math Common Core Standards?
May 17, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
Read More What's Really Wrong with America's Public Education System
May 16, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
Read More Has Your Child Met the 2nd Grade Math Common Core Standards?
May 9, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Has Your Child Met the 1st Grade Math Common Core Standards?
April 24, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
Read More Has Your Child Met the Kindergarten Common Core Standards?
April 23, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Is Your Toddler Developing Bad Habits? How to Know and What to Do
April 3, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Understanding Common Core: Benefits of the Common Core System
April 2, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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How to Avoid Becoming a Parent who Cheats on College Admissions
March 15, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Legal Ways To Give Your Child An Edge For College Admissions
March 15, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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Creativity and Coding: Why Artistic Students Should Learn to Code
March 2, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Why Your Child Needs to Practice Their Sight Words Every Day
February 28, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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How to Get Your Student into the National Honor Society
February 26, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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How Phonics Impacts Your Child's Reading and Writing Skills
February 12, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Why Schools Are Not teaching Vocabulary Skills? Know It's Importance
February 6, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Genie Academy's Guide to Brain Development in Toddlers with Naptime
January 30, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Why Schools Are Not Teaching Language Arts & Why It's Important
January 25, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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Standardized Testing & Graduation: From HSPA to NJSLA
January 20, 2019 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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Girls and Computers: Exploring the Gender Gap in the Tech World
January 5, 2019 · By Tiara Swinson
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The Negative Impact of Standardized Testing on Students and Scores
December 10, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Consumption Versus Creation: The Good and Bad Screen Time
November 13, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Phonics: It's Critical to Your Child's Academic Success
November 12, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
Read More Is Your First Grade Reader on Track? Important Cues to Look For
November 8, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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What is The Growth Mindset and Does Your Child Have It?
October 5, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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How to Help Your Child Connect With Their Inner Self
September 27, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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How Can Reading Poetry Help Your Child's Reading and Writing Skills?
September 24, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Your Child's Ability to Learn is Based on the Executive Function
September 21, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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How to Balance Work and Play in Your Child's Schedule
September 18, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
Read More Understanding the Importance of Pre-teaching Materials
September 15, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Temper Tantrums: How to Help Your Child Control Their Emotions
September 11, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Why You Need to Encourage Your Daughter to Pursue Math and Science
September 5, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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5 Things College Students Wish They Learned in Childhood
August 29, 2018 · By Cassandra Sanchez
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Spoken Word: How Reading Your Writing Aloud Improves Your Skills
August 27, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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These Different Writing Styles will Make Your Child a Great Writer
August 2, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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The Danger of Computer Illiteracy in an Increasingly Digital World
July 29, 2018 · By Heidi Riad
Read More Importance of Reading Comprehension for Kids: Finding Context Clues
July 27, 2018 · By Heidi Riad
Read More Importance of Grammar, the Building Blocks of Reading Comprehension
July 26, 2018 · By Heidi Riad
Read More Help Child's Reading Comprehension | Build a Diverse Vocabulary
July 25, 2018 · By Heidi Riad
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Top 3 Ways to Flourish Your Child's Creative Writing Skills
July 21, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Helicopter Parenting Will Crash and Burn Your Child's Future
June 27, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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What Asian Americans Need to Know about College Admissions
June 26, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Unplug and Reconnect: How to Build Stronger Connections at Home
June 22, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Painless Parenting Tips for Helping Your Children with Their Homework
May 3, 2018 · By Emily Graham
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3...2...1...FUN! Genie Academy Opens New Location in Plainsboro!
March 27, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Genie Academy Plainsboro Grand Opening on March 24th & 25th.
March 16, 2018 · By Mohit S. Jain
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Mindfulness Matters: The Benefits of Meditation for Children
February 15, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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How to Teach Long Division to Kids: An Easy Guide For Parents
February 8, 2018 · By Heidi Riad
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How to Have Fun With Math and Common Core for Every Student
January 23, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Positive Parenting: 5 Steps to Know You're Doing it Right
January 18, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Time to Study and to Relax is Vital to Brain Development
January 9, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Math, Reading and Writing: Public Education is Making a Comeback
January 5, 2018 · By Tiara Swinson
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Genie Academy Kids Superstars of Halloween Content Central New Jersey
November 3, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
Read More Genie Academy’s Halloween Contest Winners in East Brunswick!
November 3, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Genie Academy’s Halloween Contest Winners in Marlboro!
November 3, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Genie Academy’s Halloween Contest Winners in North Brunswick!
November 3, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Genie Academy’s Halloween Contest Winners in South Plainfield!
November 3, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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U.S. Math Scores are Dropping and Here are 3 Likely Reasons Why
October 3, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
Read More Reading, Writing, and Math: The Foundation of Basic Skills
September 30, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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The Importance of Literacy: 3 Easy Steps for Reading Successfully
September 22, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
Read More 5th Grade Skills Checklist: What Your Child Should Know
September 12, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Motivating math Lessons that Incorporate Children’s Literature!
July 14, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Handwriting and Spelling: Still Essential in a Digital World
June 29, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Kids Burn Out Too-Learn how to Manage their time & Energy
June 28, 2017 · By Sinead Cowins
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Why to Enroll your Child in an After School Learning Program
June 14, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Why cutting carbs in your child’s diet will Promote Learning
June 2, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Reading in Print: Better than on Screen Reading for Children
June 1, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Giving Your Child a Phone Can be Detrimental to their Learning
April 7, 2017 · By Jennifer Deligne
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Spotting Fake News:Vital for your Childs Reading & Writing Skills
April 4, 2017 · By Jennifer Deligne
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6 Reasons Why Meditating is Beneficial for Children and Pre-teens
March 31, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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5 Ways To Motivate Your Children Outside of the Classroom
March 21, 2017 · By Sarah Rutzler
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Learning and Parent Child Interactions: What to Avoid
February 13, 2017 · By Sinead Cowins
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When Praise is Not Enough: Establishing a Token Economy
February 7, 2017 · By Sinead Cowins
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Encouraging Positive Homework Behaviors Using PRIDE skills
January 31, 2017 · By Sinead Cowins
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Writing Exercises For Your Child That Don’t Involve Writing
January 24, 2017 · By Roxy Harrison
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Conquer the 5-Paragraph Essay
January 18, 2017 · By Roxy Harrison
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Help Your Elementary School Student Succeed By Becoming Involved
January 4, 2017 · By John D'amico
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Exercising the Writing Muscle— Activities to Stimulate Creativity
January 2, 2017 · By Roxy Harrison
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Give Your Child the Time and Space to be a Creative Writer
January 2, 2017 · By Roxy Harrison
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How Drawing Can Positively Affect Your Childs Overall Well-Being
November 22, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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How Early Childhood Math Skills Impact Brain Development
November 21, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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Are PARCC Test Scores a Fair Assessment of Teacher Performance?
November 18, 2016 · By John D'amico
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Want to Get Your Kids Interested in Writing? Publish Their Work.
November 18, 2016 · By Olivia McDonald
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What Does Self-Confidence Mean To Our Genie Academy Students?
November 18, 2016 · By Christine Frederick
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Using an Abacus Can Improve Your Child’s Memory and Math Skills
November 16, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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Can Letting Your Kids Always Win Do More Harm Then Good?
November 10, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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How To Be Prepared Before Being Placed in a Classroom Environment
November 7, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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What is the Ideal Environment to Promote Learning and Success?
November 7, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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Performance in Math Among Boys & Girls Correlates to Gender Gap
November 2, 2016 · By John D'amico
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Should you limit the time your child spends in front of a screen?
October 24, 2016 · By Christine Frederick
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Is Your Child Struggling with Reading Comprehension?
October 17, 2016 · By Olivia McDonald
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The Power of a Good Teacher Student Relationship Lasts a Lifetime
October 8, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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Learn How You Can Increase Your Child's Motivation
October 6, 2016 · By Christine Frederick
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How To Talk To Your Children, and get them to Really Listen
September 19, 2016 · By Christine Frederick
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Marshmallow Test- What does it say about your child?
August 15, 2016 · By Christine Frederick
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Creating an Impartial PARCC Exam; A Possibility or a Myth?
August 8, 2016 · By Madhuri Ray
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Strong Common Core Skills Are the Key to Academic Success
August 31, 2015 · By Vivian Cheng
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Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? Richard Branson's Mom Says Yes
July 6, 2012 · By Heidi Riad
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