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Destination: School
The Learning Mind
Okay, summer is for fun. Swimming, movie-watching, Camp Kinda-ing—however you spent your time, hopefully it left you refreshed after a long school year. But getting back into the school mindset shouldn’t be a drag; there’s plenty to be excited about! Now’s the time to stretch your brain and get ready for the year to come.
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
What’s one new thing you’d like to try learning or doing this school year? How are you going to accomplish it?
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explore
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How Your Brain Works
You learn a lot in a school year. How does your brain hold onto all that learning? Turns out brains are, well, pretty cool. Go inside yours in this episode of SciShow Kids.
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The Power of Yet
The power of “yet” is what turns statements like, “I don’t know how to do long division” into “I don’t know how to do long division… yet.” It’s the difference between thinking you’re just not good at something and knowing that, with practice, you can do anything. Celebrate the power of yet with this music video!
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create
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Get Your Goals On
You do all kinds of learning in school—not just academic stuff. Between the arts and athletics, socializing with your friends, and communicating with teachers and classmates alike, there are many opportunities to try new things and learn new skills. What’s on your list for this year? What are some new things you’d like to try or learn? Use our template to set yourself some school year goals.