8 Black Kids Who Completed High School and Entered College At An Early Age
Traditionally children enter kindergarten when they are five years old and graduate from high school when they are 18 years old. However these incredible teens are moving along their educational pathway at their own pace. Check out seven Black students... Continue Reading
5 TV Shows That Teach Literacy Skills
There is constant debate about screen time for children. Some say no screen time, some say a little is okay. If you are allowing your children to watch television, why not let it be educational? Here are five television shows... Continue Reading
8 Classic, Kid-Friendly Black Shows That are Streaming on Hulu and Amazon
The beauty of the internet and current technology is that once a TV show goes off the air, it does not mean it is gone forever. In addition to purchasing the DVD’s of entire seasons, individual episodes also stream through... Continue Reading
Why I Wish I’d Bought My Toddler a Tablet Sooner
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com Years before I had kids, I had no doubt I’d follow the recommendations to keep my babies away from the TV screens, yet now my two year old son has his very own tablet, and I honestly... Continue Reading
25 Quotes About Education from Influential Black People
1. My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more intelligent and more educated than college professors.–Maya Angelou 2. Education is our passport to the... Continue Reading
6 Reasons I’m Not Conflicted Or Sad About Having My Child in Daycare
Ennis and his sweet teacher enjoying one of many many books they’ve read together. By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com I found myself praising Ennis’ teachers yesterday. Though his nap was disrupted, he stayed in his bed relaxing and keeping himself entertained. I did... Continue Reading
18 Creative Ways to Teach Letter Recognition To Your Toddler
Toddlers are constantly learning from play, their environment and their interaction with you as a parent. There are many ways to combine letter recognition and play in a way that encourages early literacy in your child. 1. Play dough Letters... Continue Reading
Steps to Take if You Suspect Your Child has ADHD, Autism or Other Learning Challenges
There are many channels you can take if you suspect your child may have learning challenges such as ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Most people would say to start with your pediatrician. You can get a referral from... Continue Reading
How I Kept My Home Screen Free for 1 Week
At the beginning of my son’s school year I attended a workshop about the importance of reading to children. To be totally honest I was really there to get a free gift card for sitting through the workshop. But I... Continue Reading
5 Black Celebrities Who Homeschooled Their Children
Yesterday we covered black celebrities who were homeschooled. Today we’re featuring black celebrities who homeschooled their children. Check it out; 1. Will Smith & 2. Jada Pinket-Smith Will Smith told Essence Magazine back in 2009: “We started homeschooling our children... Continue Reading
12 Black Celebrities Who Were Homeschooled
One of the main benefits of receiving a homeschool education is flexibility. Very often the people who become great at their craft, have had the time and flexibility in their schedule to commit to it. However, flexibility isn’t the only... Continue Reading
11-Year-Old Black Boy Raised by Single Mother Has IQ Higher Than Einstein
This is pretty insane! 11-year-old Ramarni Wilfred has a higher IQ than Albert Einstein, Steven Hawking and Bill Gates! Ramarni, who is raised by single mother Anthea Wilfred in Romford, England, attends a program for brilliant, underprivileged children and was... Continue Reading
5 Fun and Easy Science Experiments You Can Do at Home With Your Kids
Reports show that black children lag behind in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), but this fact doesn’t have to intimidate you. Science is everywhere, and there are many ways you can introduce it to your little one. Try these... Continue Reading
Autistic 6-Year-Old Black Boy is the Youngest to Attend Oxford University
Spotted this online and had to share. This is pretty crazy! Via Clutch Magazine; At six years old, most of us were in the first grade. But Joshua Beckford had the unique opportunity to study at Oxford University. The now... Continue Reading
How to Test Your Child’s Reading Level
According to a 2009 study 67% of all US 4th graders were reading below grade level. This has a domino effect on their performance in rest of the content areas. For example, if a student is not reading on grade... Continue Reading
