Heading back to school after summer break means meeting a new teacher, making new friends, and sometimes transitioning to a new school building. Young children may find this process a bit scary and intimidating. Our staff recognizes that school anxiety…
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Keep Your Household Organized
Having a cluttered home not only poses the danger of tripping on an object, but it can also be a source of stress. Parents can recruit their children, and together the family can take steps to becoming a little more…
The Importance of Cognitive Development
Children begin learning the moment they are born. In addition to helping toddlers memorize colors, numbers, and letters, it is important to include activities that promote cognitive development. It is essential that parents take advantage of the early years so…
Cooking With Kids: Engagement in the Kitchen
Children who spend time in the kitchen with their parents are learning more than how to cook. When kids help prepare the family meal, they become more invested, making them more likely to try new foods. Cooking allows for a…
Help Your Child Focus at the End of the School Year
Once the weather starts warming up and the end of the school year is in sight, students begin to lose their focus. Instead of focusing on the coursework in front of them, they spend their time daydreaming of the adventures…
4 Special Ways to Surprise Mom This Mother’s Day
This year Mother’s Day falls on May 13th. While a bouquet of flowers and a handmade card are always appreciated by moms, kids may want to consider surprising the most important woman in their lives with something unexpected. Make this…
Preparing for High School
Colleges will look at a student’s entire high school career during the admissions process, which is why it is essential for students moving up to high school to take time to prepare themselves for the next four years. The staff…
What Style of Learner Are You?
Not all children learn the same way. Back in 1992, Neil Fleming came up with the VARK model, which categorizes students as one of four different types of learners – visual, auditory, reading and writing, and kinesthetic. The experts at…
Get Dirty: Why Your Kids Should Be Gardening
While winter has its charm, spring is definitely an exciting season. Temperatures begin to rise, and flowers start to make their appearance. The Orlando private school professionals at Lake Forrest Prep know how important it is for kids to spend…
Spring Has Sprung: Family-Friendly Activities in Your Own Backyard!
After being cooped up all winter, your kids will be itching to get outside and have some fun. Fortunately, there are plenty of spring activities that the entire family can take part in, right in your own backyard. To encourage…