Grupology Blog
Grupology Blog
Don’t Throw Away Your Pencil!
Research and personal experience stress the indispensable role of writing in the learning process. Studies show that the act of writing by hand strengthens brain connections and supports learning more effectively than typing.
Lessons from the Wrestling Mat
Did you know that math and chess educator, Colin Shober, was a high school state champion in wrestling? Although he’ll be inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame next year, his road to success was not without some bumps.
A New School Year Resolution: Set Intentions, Not Goals
Grupologist Paige Austin shares some reflections about back-to-school time, achievement, failure and why this year she’ll be setting intentions instead of goals.
Teaching Our Children Media Literacy
Educating students about media literacy is simply educating them on how they interact with information. Let’s create a community that values questioning, not just finding answers.
What is Executive Function and Where Can I Get My Kid Some?
Execute Function encompasses the ways we approach tasks. And, like other parts of child development, each child has their own trajectory and pacing.
Finding Adventure in Life… and Books
Life is an adventure that can take many different forms. Whether someone lives all over the world or stays in the same town their entire life, adventure and excitement can be found wherever there is an openness to new opportunities.
Strong Transitions On and Off the Court
In basketball, transition means the change from defense to offense or vice versa. In life, we’re constantly faced with periods of transition. A prepared team, or student, can use change to play great defense or charge ahead and score a basket.
Chess: a Getaway & a Gateway
You don’t have to be a grandmaster to enjoy the tactical, creative, and beautiful game of chess!
Let’s Get Into the MEAT of Improv
We know you’ve heard of “STEAM”, but have you heard of MEATS!?? Sample Grupology’s charcuterie board of improv.