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Free Mom and kids Yoga in Frisco and Plano Yoga is trending as a favorite family activity to spend quality time with your kids and due to the popular demand, we are bringing back our FREE Mom and Kids Yoga classes. Whether you are a homemaker or part of the corporate world, join us to unwind and connect with […]
What you’ll need Brown paper lunch bag Construction paper: black, white, tan, yellow, brown, green, gray, orange Black fine or medium tip marker white acrylic paint Paintbrush 1-2 cotton balls Glue stick Scissors Stapler Newspaper or treats for filler Pattern How to make it Open the paper bag and lay it with the bottom as the […]
More than 100 young artists visited 6 art stations sponsored by SMARTS Club at Ashley Elementary Art Night sponsored by PTA on Oct. 10, 2013. SMARTS Club sponsored art stations with different mediums of art. The kids learned about the six elements of art and various styles of painting like Impressionism. Kids enjoyed creating tye n dye […]
Halloween fun with Math Art Art and drawing always is a fun thing to do for kids. It becomes much easier if we can see art with underlying geometrical shapes which makes drawing less intimidating for kids. I believe drawing with mathematical shapes help activate both- the ‘right- brain’ learners and the ‘left- brain’ learners. […]
Chess develops your child’s reading and math ability, critical and analytical thinking skills and builds character and self-esteem. Many research papers have shown that there are benefits of learning chess and also how learning chess could enhance a student’s ability in solving math problems. Chess is an excellent conduit to encourage children to explore art, number […]
Revisiting STAAR The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, has increased rigor and critical thinking standards that won’t leave much room for being bored in the classroom. Cognitive Complexity The cognitive complexity of the assessment is raised higher. Students are expected to demonstrate “college readiness” skills in all grade levels. The test includes a higher […]
Goals for Afterschool Learning Ensuring the best use of the afterschool hours for increasing your kid’s desire to learn We have done the research for you and developed a premier afterschool program to optimize the use of available time to include academic as well as extra-curricular activities. SMARTS Club programs include thoughtful, fun, accessible and structured activities that […]
Making Kids Happier and Smarter all through school year All parents want their kids to be happy and successful in life. And why not, that is our purpose in life as parents, right? To fulfill that end Dr. Meenakshi Singh created SMARTS Club. It is an enrichment program tailored for each kid. It is a […]
Research has shown that sustained Frisco summer camp learning opportunities lead to higher graduation rates, better preparation for college, and positive effects on children’s self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. The research is clear that children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress and that loss has a cumulative, […]