Letter From Mark: If It’s 2013, Why Do I Keep Writing 2011 On My Checks?

…and how did I completely miss 2012?  Are the years going faster as our kids (and we) get older? And while I am at it, when we were in elementary school, didn’t the time between Christmas and New Years last longer?  Didn’t it seem like weeks between the holidays?  Today not only am I back […]

In Praise Of Free Play

Welcome Back To School! I wanted my first post this year to be about an often overlooked topic—free play. At Right At School we are committed to enriching our children throughout our morning and afternoon programs.  While our enrichment units and classes are tied to Common Core Standards and have clear outcomes, I want to […]

Keeping Our Kids Engaged This Summer

We all know the statistics: our children can lose some 6-8 weeks’ worth of learning over the summer.  And every year we try to sneak in some learning—even if it kills us. I lucked out a bit so far.  My nine year old daughter Hannah is at a two-week sleepover Spanish language camp. While I […]

How To Reduce “Back To School” Stress

I don’t want to be accused of rushing through summer, but school is around the corner and there are some steps we can take now to minimize back to school stress for our kids (and maybe, just maybe, for ourselves). Three to Four Weeks Before School Starts Pop The Question: Remind your children that there […]

Welcome (or Welcome Back) To Right At School

sound of music

School is just around the corner and you may be wondering “what can I expect for my children in Right At School this year?” Well, to make it fun, we’ll tell you in a song. Sung to the tune of “My Favorite Things” Chess and karate and Lego Robotics Fitness and music and laughter (a […]