Testing anxiety can cripple even the smartest child. At Lake Forrest Prep, we try to ensure that our testing environments — both virtual and in-person — allow children to do their best. However, we understand that the nature of testing itself can…
March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by reading the works of trailblazing female authors. Female children’s authors carved unique paths to publishing their books in male-dominated fields. Here are a few of our favorites: …
This month is National Library Lover’s Month, and for Lake Forrest Prep students, “library lovers” pretty much includes all of us! But what about libraries makes them so special? We came up with a list of our favorite reasons why…
Reading goals might seem like something your private school student might struggle with, but they don’t have to be as intense as it might sound! These five reliable reading strategies can help the whole family become better readers. Add one…
Creativity might seem like a trait that can’t be taught or improved upon. “Oh, they’re just naturally creative!” However, that seemingly ‘natural’ creativity still has to be fostered and encouraged. Studies have shown that taking time out to be intentionally…
February is Black History Month, and one of the best ways for students of all races to learn about Black culture is through reading the voices of Black authors. Here are 10 incredible authors who write books for children of…
Nostalgia might make us a little biased, but kids’ educational programming from the 80s and 90s was incredible. The influx of positive messaging from shows like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Blues Clues and Arthur have carried over into modern shows. Those…
For millions of people, reading helps them slip into another world and relax from the day. Some children, however, find reading stressful. Even being asked to read more can set them on edge. This phenomenon is called reading anxiety, and…
Every year, it seems like another list comes out about the “most profitable” subjects students can study. And, likewise, every year it reopens the debate: is STEM better than the arts because it makes more money? Is STEM better because…
One of the biggest New Year’s resolutions in America is to “get healthier.” Unfortunately, for some adults, this means getting to a certain bodyweight. That journey can lead to behaviors that sabotage true, lasting health in favor of crash diets…