Dungeons and Dragons seems to be surging in popularity — and with good reason. This immersive game encourages players to build a world, exercise creative thinking, and even practice their math skills. That’s why Lake Forrest Prep, one of the…
Hola! Guten tag! Bonjour! There are plenty of languages that our world uses to communicate. Learning a second language not only helps your child learn to connect with the world around them, but it can also increase their cognitive skills,…
The gift-giving season is here, and this year, we encourage you to give your child the gift of knowledge — with a fun and exciting twist. These STEM-themed gifts will encourage your child to keep learning but will guarantee they…
Kids are known to say the darnedest things, and they are also known to ask the most questions. This child-like sense of wonder is powerful, and encouraging it can help them stay excited about learning, especially about science which is…
Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, it is a habit.” Habits build character. It is important to instill great habits into our children here at Lake Forest Preparatory School. When developing…
Kids are messy; there’s no way around it. As a parent, you’re pretty accustomed to stepping over toys, navigating the LEGO maze, and are an expert when it comes to folding a fitted sheet. But there are only so many…
It’s no exaggeration to say that your phone is probably glued to your hand. You know where it is at all times, and it’s with you wherever you go. Why not utilize that piece of technology as an educational tool?…
As technology improves, younger generations become more adept. Your child may not know how to do laundry, but they’ll show you how to use an iPad. Your child will want to call their friends, message Grandpa, and share a picture…
Your daughter likes to get her hands dirty. She likes to break things apart and put them back together again, even if you’d rather the TV remote remained in one piece. Maybe you’ve had to play her patient twice a…
The days you skip breakfast can often be your most unproductive. You’re sluggish, unable to concentrate, and are counting the hours down until you can take lunch. It’s not different for your kids. A healthy breakfast can help them improve…