Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day from Omega Learning® Center! In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of our tutors at Omega Learning® Center! We appreciate their dedicating, hard-working, and loving support that helps make a difference in every child’s educational future. Here are the top 7 reasons why Omega Learning® tutors are special.   1. Omega tutors are teachers. Our tutors are qualified, motivated, and certified teachers who care about your student’s success.   2.Omega tutors are educated. Many Omega tutors have master’s degrees and special education degrees, and all must complete the Omega Certification... More »

Summer Reading Enrichment Help your student discover the love of reading and writing this summer with Omega Learning® Center's enrichment-based OutpAce® curriculum. Omega's certified teachers help students develop and improve the fundamentals of reading and writing. Our highly-effective summer program includes sight words, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, language arts, and writing skills. In our AdvancED® learning environment students build vital critical-thinking skills needed for Reading and math application.   Summer Math Enrichment Math can be fun! Omega's certified teachers help students develop and improve fundamental math concepts including basic calculation skills, math facts fluency, word problems, and math reasoning. Through... More »

Spring is just around the corner, which usually means it's time to clean up the house. If your house is anything like mine, you have a lot of work ahead of you! But let's not talk about dusting and sparkly clean windows. Instead, let's focus on one thing clutter. More specifically book clutter! Now we all know that in theory books are shelved neatly in endless bookcases that display their wonderfulness and we always have enough room for more. In practice, your kids have spent the winter reading every last one of the Rainbow Magic books, a few rounds of The 39 Clues adventures, Geronimo Stilton... More »

Are you in a goal-setting frame of mind? The New Year is a great time to have your child evaluate herself and her school year and set goals for a fresh start. Ask your child: How is her homework routine? Is she practicing math facts nightly or weekly? Does she have good study habits in place? These are questions every child should think about and ask to gain more responsibility and independence. And this time of year is the best time to do it! If you're looking to use the New Year as an opportunity to set math-focused goals, here... More »

The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. There are so many wonderful activities, events, and traditions for families during this time. Here are a few fun ideas that incorporate literacy into the magic and anticipation of the holidays.     1. Create a Book Advent The advent calendar is one of the most popular ways to count down the days until Christmas. Last year, instead of opening chocolates each day, we opened books! The book advent quickly became a treasured tradition that our family will continue to enjoy and anticipate for years to come. To... More »

Want to set a solid foundation for your children's academic future? Read to them multiple times a day, and they’ll enter kindergarten having heard more than a million words. A study from The Ohio State University found that young children who are read to five times daily (it’s OK if books are repeated!) will hear nearly 1.5 million words by the time they turn 5 — boosting their language development and setting a strong foundation for school success. Researchers randomly chose 30 of the most circulated board books and 30 of the most circulated picture books, as identified by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and tallied up the number... More »

November is a time for preparing for the holidays and giving thanks, but it’s also a time for using our voices. It’s a time to set an example by using our voice for good and encouraging our kids to do the same. As parents, we can be the example for our children in the ways we focus on supporting giving campaigns, donating to meaningful causes, or expressing our thanks for all we have. It can really be exciting to watch our children follow our lead, especially when holiday sales, promotions, and items saturate store shelves and advertisements at this time... More »

Fall is in the air! Crispy leaves, sweater weather, and pumpkin-spiced flavors are a few things to get excited about during the holiday season. Now that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we are sharing 3 things that we are thankful for here at Omega Learning® Center.   1. Our Teachers: We are thankful for our teachers at Omega! Our tutors are qualified, motivated, and certified teachers K-8 who care about your student’s success. Many Omega tutors have master’s degrees and special education degrees, and all must complete the Omega training/certification program. Our tutors work diligently to engage with students... More »

Read Across America Day on March 2nd is often recognized in schools with a whole lot of literacy fanfare and Dr. Seuss love, it’s also important for families to have a little background on the event as well so the celebration can continue on at home. Read Across America Day is celebrated on the birthday of the beloved author and illustrator, Dr. Seuss.  Dr. Seuss, officially known as Dr. Theodor Geisel, was born on March 2, so most Read Across America Day celebrations take place on or around that day. Schools often mark the day with read-a-thons, read-alouds, reading workshops,... More »

February is American Heart Month. The heart is arguably our most vital organ, pumping blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in our bodies. A healthy heart helps us grow and thrive. On the flip side, an unhealthy heart can dramatically affect our lives. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Tips for Heart-Healthy Families So how do we help our families lead heart-healthy lives? We posed this question to Dr. Jenny Delfin, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center and one of the medical experts at... More »