Avoid the summer slide in learning by incorporating these fun ways to maintain and improve learning while on vacation. Learning, especially with young minds, is assisted when children see how the skills they are being taught in school are useful and can be applied in “real life.” Abstract concepts are hard for young children to […]
Toys That Teach
These new toys on the market stir the imagination and encourage learning with hours of entertainment. Code & Go Coding is an essential skill for emerging learners, but with learning about coding comes more time staring at a computer. The Code and Go Mouse Mania Board takes an analog approach to coding and gamifies STEM […]
Private School Versus Public School
When it comes to choosing the right school for your child, there are a lot of aspects to consider that parents may find difficult to sort through. With so many choices within public and private sectors, however, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Having the option to choose what works best for your individual […]
Tech Camp Stars
Your future programmer, filmmaker, video game-maker, or scientist will benefit from a summer full of fun and learning. Planet Bravo Whether it’s learning to code, film production, Minecraft, or even building robots, this camp allows kids to use create something awesome with technology in a fun one-week session. The 8 to 1 ratio of students […]
A Knott’s Education
A Minuteman stood outside Knott’s Berry Farm’s replica of Independence Hall regaling students from Purch Avenue Elementary School in Gardena with the exploits of those Revolutionary War heroes. Meanwhile, over on Knott’s Silver Bullet roller coaster, students from Orange County’s Kestrel Learning Academy were riding it – not just for fun, but to learn about […]
2018 Top 25 Teachers of Orange County
School administrators commend educators who deserve full credit. We reviewed over 150 beautifully written nomination essays this year from principals and administrators paying tribute to remarkable teachers throughout Orange County. Reading through these nominations and choosing the top 25 was not an easy task, as every submission was truly special and worthy of recognition. From […]
2018 Fam’ Favorites
Over 300 teachers, parents and students took the time to give recognition to exceptional teachers throughout Orange County for our 2018 Family Favorite Awards. With this acknowledgment, we open it up to the public to nominate teachers who have made and continue to make a difference. Every heartfelt nomination made it difficult to limit our […]
Preschool Prep
Getting set for school isn’t all about pencils and backpacks, especially for our youngest learners. In fact, the best way to prepare for preschool is through play. Patti Clark participates in the most incredible adventures with her three-year-old niece. Together, they build and tour zoos, camp out, and perform ballets. It’s all imaginary, of course, […]
Private School Directory – Spring 2018
Montessori: The Early Years
The littlest students can provide the biggest opportunities for learning. After all, the first three years of a child’s life are a time of tremendous brain growth. Studies show that a significant part of brain development occurs during this time. Infants, babies and toddlers spend those crucial first years learning about the new world around […]
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