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Noggin Educational Foundation is working to impact the achievement gap. Listen to Juana's story. Our Impact Parent Stories Juana's Interview - Edited 00:00 / 05:41

This 12 page digital toolkit contains worksheets to help develop S.M.A.R.T. goals and foster a Growth Mindset. I want it! I'm using the toolkit for... Submit Fillable PDF forms Suitable for students and adults. Perfect for class assignments or personal use. Click to expand HOME

The 2026 SMART Start Kit Welcome! Welcome to your exclusive digital gift! We've curated practical resources to help families start the year strong — including a handpicked playlist of impactful episodes of our podcast, School Dazed: Help For Moms and Dads of School-Aged Kids , and Noggin’s SMART Goals & Growth Mindset Toolkit. Episode: SMART Goals & Growth Mindset Listen Now! Download: Noggin SMART Goals and Growth Mindset Toolkit Start the new year with clear goals and a belief in your ability to grow. SUMMARY This episode teaches families how to set effective, meaningful SMART Goals and build a growth mindset. It helps kids learn how to persevere, track progress, bounce back from setbacks, and understand that skills develop through effort. KEY TAKEAWAYS SMART goals offer structure and clarity for success. A growth mindset increases confidence and resilience. Celebrating effort encourages persistence. Parents can model growth by sharing their learning journeys. Goal-setting paired with reflection leads to steady progress. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD Children gain a framework to stay motivated, overcome challenges, and enter the new year believing they can grow academically and personally. Episode: Developing Leadership Skills in Kids Listen Now! Show your child they have the power to lead, solve problems, and make an impact. SUMMARY This episode explains how leadership skills can be nurtured at home through communication, responsibility, problem-solving, and decision-making. It highlights simple ways parents can empower kids to take initiative and see themselves as capable leaders. KEY TAKEAWAYS Leadership grows through small responsibilities and independence. Kids build confidence when invited to share ideas and make decisions. Parents can model leadership through empathy, humility, and consistency. Real leadership is based on communication and responsibility. Leadership skills strengthen resilience in school and life. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD Leadership builds confidence, strengthens relationships, and helps kids feel capable of taking on challenges academically and socially. Episode: Helping Your Child Fail Well Listen Now! Turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth and confidence. SUMMARY This episode reframes failure as a necessary and valuable part of the learning process. It shows how parents can shift from rescuing kids to coaching them through challenges—building persistence, emotional resilience, and a healthy relationship with mistakes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Failure is a powerful teacher when kids have support. A growth mindset helps children push through difficulty. Parents should avoid “fixing”—coach instead. Reflection questions help kids process setbacks productively. Learning to fail well builds courage and confidence. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD When kids understand failure as part of growth, they become more willing to try new things, work through frustration, and stay motivated. Episode: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Listen Now! Support your child’s attention, confidence, and learning with practical tools. SUMMARY This episode provides a clear, compassionate look at ADD/ADHD—how it affects attention, learning, and behavior. It breaks down myths, explains what kids truly need, and offers strategies that help at home and school. KEY TAKEAWAYS ADD is neurological—not a behavior problem. Kids benefit from structure, clear expectations, and visual supports. Movement and short breaks help maintain focus. Collaboration with teachers is essential for support. Early interventions build long-term confidence. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD Understanding ADD empowers parents to create supportive environments where kids feel capable, understood, and prepared to succeed. Episode: Organization & Time Management Listen Now! Help your child build habits that make school feel manageable. SUMMARY This episode explores the essential skills students need to stay organized and manage their time effectively. It covers routines, executive functioning, and strategies families can use to help kids complete work on time, reduce stress, and feel more in control of their learning. KEY TAKEAWAYS Routines create predictability and reduce stress for children. Breaking big assignments into small steps helps prevent overwhelm. Tools like planners, timers, and visual schedules improve follow-through. Organization is taught—not instinctive—and kids benefit from modeling. Good time management boosts confidence and academic success. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD Students who feel organized experience less frustration, complete work more efficiently, and walk into the new semester with confidence. Episode: Decisions & Consequences Listen Now! Teach kids how to make wise choices with confidence and responsibility. SUMMARY This episode breaks down how kids learn decision-making skills and why they sometimes struggle with impulsiveness. It offers strategies for guiding children through choices, helping them learn from natural consequences, and building thoughtful independence. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kids improve decision-making with practice—not perfection. Natural consequences are more effective than punishments. Asking guiding questions builds critical thinking. Impulse control grows with age and brain development. Decision-making strengthens responsibility and confidence. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD Children who understand consequences make more thoughtful choices and develop stronger self-control—essential for academic and personal success. Episode: Sleep Health Listen Now! The hidden key to better learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. SUMMARY This episode explains how sleep affects nearly every area of a child’s life—including academics, mood, behavior, memory, and focus. Listeners learn how much sleep kids need, what disrupts healthy sleep, and simple ways to build strong nighttime routines. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sleep is essential for learning, memory, and emotional regulation. Many attention and behavior issues are actually sleep-related. Consistent bedtime routines are essential for all ages. Reducing screens before bed improves sleep quality. Better sleep promotes better school performance. HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CHILD A well-rested child is more focused, calm, and ready to learn—setting them up for a stronger school day.

Noggin could not adequately serve our students without help from a dedicated community of friends and volunteers.  We are excited about the impact we are making 1/25 Join the Movement! Noggin could not adequately serve our students without help from a dedicated community of friends and volunteers. We are excited about the impact we are making in the lives of the families we serve. Whether you like to cut and paste or work directly with students, you can help us make a difference. Contact us about opportunities to get involved or 817-680-4650 admin@nogginfoundation.org General Volunteer Application Click to Find Out How You Can Join The Movement!

At Noggin we believe that ALL students deserve a shot at a bright future. We are closing the achievement gap by providing tutoring, fun summer enrichment programs, and resources for parents. Hello! Sign Up! PROGRAMS GIVE DONATE VOLUNTEER SUBSCRIBE PURCHASE

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Setting Up Recurring Payments Thank you for your decision to become a Brainiac! Below are options for setting up recurring payments. Debit/Credit Card or ACH Draft Use the following to set up recurring payments: Recurring Payments Bank Draft Most banks offer automatic bill payment services to customers. Mail Checks to: Noggin Educational Foundation 5904 S. Cooper St. Suite 104-100 Arlington, TX 76017 Supersize your giving! Did you know that many companies offer charitable donation matching to their employees? You could easily double your donation! Check with your company to see if they offer a matching program or search your company on Charity Navigator . BACK

Noggin Educational Foundation is working to impact the achievement gap. Listen to Marvia's story. Our Impact Parent Stories Marvia's testimonial 00:00 / 03:58

Be The Light 8K Fun Walk/Run Saturday June 16, 2018 Lake Ridge Elementary School 1020 Lake Ridge Parkway Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Check in and registration - 7:00 am Race Begins - 8:00 am Come walk and run for a great cause! The students we serve receive services and resources for free. Help us to continue to provide free tutoring, fun summer academic enrichment, and other activities for students from low-income families. Be the light to a student in need! Gold Participant Gold participants collect donations for at least $100 in sponsorship,* and will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. *Deadline for sponsorship donations is June 15th. Silver Participant Non-sponsored participation. Registration on site will also be available. Sponsorship Donate to sponsor a participant. Register Now GOLD Register Now SILVER Donate Now $25 Adult $15 Youth $35 Adult $20 Youth ($5 each additional child) Vendor Form Contact Event Coordinator, Jacquetta Haygood for more information. haygoodfamily@att.net , 706-681-3100 Participant Pledge Form

Noggin Educational Foundation Robotics Summer Camp Cancellation/Refund Policy Cancellation/Refund Policy Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds of any portion of the camp fees (minus $125 processing fee) may only be made when written notice of cancellation and a request for refund is received by May 1 for the summer camp. No refunds will be offered after May 1. Cancellations Due to Medical or Emergency Circumstances In some cases, refunds may be granted after the cancellation and refund period for medical or emergencies circumstances only. A written notice of cancellation with explanation of medical or emergency circumstances must be provided for a refund request to be considered. Additional documentation such as doctor's note may be requested by Noggin Educational Foundation. Partial or full refunds for medical or emergency circumstances will be at the discretion of Noggin Educational Foundation after reviewing the request. Refunds in full will be offered for campers or household members who have COVID-19 symptoms, exposure, or a positive test within two weeks of the start of camp session. Program Level Cancellation If the summer program is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued. Changes in Cancellation and Refund Procedures Noggin Educational Foundation may make changes to cancellation and refund procedures when considering the health and safety of campers and staff. No refunds will be given for campers arriving late, leaving early, dismissal from camp, or inability to attend all or part of a session. All requests for refunds MUST be in writing and emailed to admin@nogginfoundation.org

Program Overview Tutoring Our private math and ELAR tutoring builds foundational tools that enable our students to achieve success in school and increase college and career readiness. Because our tutors are classroom teachers, they offer valuable experience and expertise to close gaps in learning and meet the needs of each student. Learn More SPED Advocacy Parents enrolled in this program are matched with an Advocate who provides support to assist in obtaining the services and accommodations their child needs at school for learning disabilities or special needs. Learn More S.P.A.R.K S.P.A.R.K (Summers Producing Academically Ready Kids) is a free 6-week program offering math and reading enrichment activities, project-based learning, and career exploration with the goal of reducing or preventing summer learning loss. We partner with organizations that offer summer programs targeting economically disadvantaged youth. Learn More STEM Strong Sisters STEM Strong Sisters is a 12-month program exposing 5th- 8th-grade black and Hispanic girls to STEM. Learn More Robotics Camp Project-based camp providing a strong introduction to the world of Robotics. Learn More Career Chats Speakers from a variety of careers speak to groups of students about their work, education, and background followed by interactive Q&A sessions. Learn More Podcast School Dazed is sponsored by Noggin Educational Foundation and features experts tackling a variety of challenges affecting children’s education from bullying, to gaming, to understanding the “new math”. Learn More

Fun, interactive robotics camp for students entering 3rd - 6th grades. Robotics Camp 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN 2025 Robotics Camp Recap Video Noggin's programs are income-based, and we seek to serve students who would not usually have access to academic programs and camps. Limited space will be available for students who DO NOT qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, and registration will open on June 1st for paying parents. The camp fee is $100 per student. Contact us at coordinator@nogginfoundation.org or call 972-200-3534 to be added to a waiting list if you do not qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. In Summer 2025, Noggin’s Robotics Camp featured the Sphero BOLT—an interactive, app-enabled robot designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Students learned to program their BOLT using block-based coding and explore real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Sphero BOLT helps campers build essential 21st-century skills while having serious fun. 🔗 Learn more about Sphero BOLT 📽️ Watch Sphero BOLT in action And back by popular demand was our Shark Tank Jr. competition!