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Hoppers Movie Review & Learning Activities

We recently saw an early release of the Disney & Pixar'd movie, Hoppers. Some kids’ movies are made to distract. Others quietly invite children to think more deeply about the world around them. Hoppers lands firmly in the second category. At first glance, it looks like a fast-paced animated adventure. But beneath the humor and movement is a story that challenges kids to consider perspective, responsibility, and what it really means to interact with nature rather than simply observe it. Animation Review: Visual Storytelling That Serves the Message The animation in Hoppers does far more than entertain. Because the story centers on a human consciousness transferred into a robotic animal body, the film relies heavily on movement, sensory cues, and point-of-view shifts to communicate meaning. The camera drops low to the ground. Sounds feel sharper. Reactions are instinctual rather than verbal. Animals move like animals, not humans in costumes. For children, this makes the...

6 Ways To Tell If Your Child Has a Math Brain

Have you ever wondered whether your child was stronger in Math or Language Arts or in both? Well keep reading to find out more. 

Signs that a young child may be stronger in Math than in Language Arts and vice versa, vary depending on individual strengths and weaknesses. 

Here are some common signs to look for:

Signs a Child is Stronger in Math

1. Strong problem-solving skills. They may excel at puzzles, logical reasoning, and finding patterns.

2. Quick mental math abilities. They may be able to perform calculations mentally with ease.

3. Strong spatial reasoning. They may have a good understanding of shapes, symmetry, and geometry.

4. Interest in numbers. They may display enthusiasm for counting, sorting, and working with numbers.

Picture of a young child solving  mathematical problems using the numberline

5. Strong memory for mathematical concepts. They may remember mathematical formulas, rules, and procedures easily.

6. High attention to detail. They may be meticulous when solving math problems and pay close attention to steps and processes.


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