Summer is short, but the experiences made and friendships forged during the school break can be everlasting. Children with special needs can get in on the fun, too, thanks to a wealth of programs serving them throughout Orange County. They’ll have a chance to ride the waves, dance the months away, and soak up the […]
Get Smart
Kids will have so much fun playing with these finds, they won’t even notice they are getting a good dose of education in the process. Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits Kids engineer happier endings to fairy tales—design a house that can’t be blown down, construct a bridge that keeps three goats safe from the […]
Guidepost Montessori
South Orange County is home to a new Montessori with the opening of Guidepost, which began welcoming students in early January. Though it’s been in business just a short while, the school is approaching capacity will full-time enrolment. Its sunny classrooms serve babies through students in Grade Six. Guidepost Montessori is a project of Higher […]
Girl Power
Celebrating Women’s History Month in OC In the field of women’s history, Orange County is a goldmine. It is home to the fastest woman on record, a former First Lady, world-famous actresses and singers, Olympic medalists and more. And so, with March’s National Women’s History Month before us, parents needn’t look far when seeking ways […]
Time for Camp? Pack your Brain!
Benefits of Educational Summer Camps and Programs Summer is rapidly approaching, and while your children are most likely looking forward to the lazy days of summer, as a parent you will want your child to continue developing the skills they have obtained over this past school year. Luckily, summer provides an excellent opportunity to take […]
Top Teachers 2017 – Principal & Administration Nominations
Parenting OC would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who sent in nominations for our Top Teachers of Orange County 2017! Below is a list of all nominated teachers, along with their full submission essays arranged alphabetically by teacher’s last name. If your teacher didn’t win this year, please do not be […]
Full STEAM Ahead to Camp and Afterschool Clubs
Learning about science used to involve dusty textbooks, the dissection of frogs and chalkboard benzene ring renderings. Judging by the experiments OC kids are up to at extracurricular school clubs and educational camps, science has become considerably cooler. These days, kids are learning about physics through bungee-diving Barbies, engineering through flying Legos and trigonometry through […]
Top Teachers 2017 – Winners and Nominees
Parenting OC is proud to announce our 2017 Top Teachers! Many amazing teachers were nominated this year, and with so many great candidates, it was an extremely difficult decision. To read about all of our top teachers AND to find out who our Top Teacher of 2017 is, be sure to read our March 2017 […]
Educational Toys
Q: [Infant/Toddler] We received holiday gift cards for our twin toddlers and would love to pick out some education toys. What’s best? A: Have you noticed that young children enjoy simple activities like ripping the wrapping paper off a box and crunching it between their little fingers? Have you seen the joy they get from […]
20 Ways to Ignite a Love of Literacy
A critical milestone for students on the path to graduation is reading proficiently by third grade. Studies show that missing this benchmark can irreparably harm their chances of graduating on time. Sadly, one in three children throughout the U.S. arrive in kindergarten without the skills necessary for lifelong learning. Reading aloud helps children engage in […]
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