After School Programs
How to define ‘Gifted and Talented’ (COGAT)? Fall is the time when many parents hear about CogAT testing of their child for inclusion in Gifted and Talented Program/ PACE or GT Program. Gifted and Talented or GT/ PACE programs are for the kids who are considered gifted. Texas Education Agency states: A “Gifted and Talented” student […]
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, […]
Family Science Event – Fun and Learn A Glimpse of Science Fair @ Frisco, Plano and Flower Mound A picture is worth a thousand words and we have many pictures showing our Family Science event in Frisco, Plano and Flower Mound were a tremendous success. What a great way to have fun and learn about scientific principles, from fountains and volcanoes to rotocopters and […]
Summer Camp by SMARTS Club@ Indoor Safari Park Best Camp in Town @ Great Value For 10 weeks, we are going to develop fine motor skills, learn math and science basics, improve language skills and sharpen social and leadership skills through imaginative play. Or if […]
Quick Tips For Science Fair Project Display So the D-day for the Science Fair project submission is next week and you still have to complete your display Board. We have everything worked out for you.At the science fair, the display is the focal point of your project and contains all of the information about your […]
Christmas Tree Project for kids Watching the kids’ faces light up at the mention of Santa Claus and gifts is invigorating every time during Christmas. My favorite theme at this time of the season is ‘Yuletide Yoga’. We practice reindeer breathes and be the snowflakes falling from the winter sky. There are so many poses one […]