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While learning a new concept is a pretty holistic venture, some kids prefer a different style of learning over another. The four main types of learning styles are visual, auditory/verbal, read/write, and kinesthetic. Each of these styles entails a different way of processing information. No learning style is magically better than another, but some styles are more engaging to your…
When learning new ideas in school, some students find it challenging to remember them after class. Equipping students with the right tools to recall the information they learn is crucial to helping them develop strong memory skills. Tools like mind maps and rhymes will allow them to learn and feel creative at the same time. Here are some of the…
Being actively involved in your child’s life is crucial to ensuring their success in school. encouraging them to do their best and providing support helps them perform better in school academically and socially. Here are a few ways your support positively impacts your child’s performance. Influence Their Inquisitiveness When children see their parents involved in their learning, they are likely…
Going from middle to high school can be challenging for your child. Academically and socially, there are many changes that your child will go through. They need guidance and support during this time, especially from their parents. Here’s how you can prepare them for this transition. Study Skills Helping your child develop healthy study patterns and skills will ensure that…
Easter is a time to be with your family and friends, but finding activities that will be entertaining for all ages can be a challenge. We’ve come up with a list of activities that’ll win over all the little ones in your crew, as well as the older kids. Egg and Spoon Race This activity will get the whole family…
When you think of getting better at reading, books often come to mind as the key way of doing that. However, they’re not the only tools! There are tons of educational magazines out there for children. They can often hold a child’s attention better than books, thanks to their thin pages, enticing images, and clever headlines. Here are a few…
Ah — summer camp. For some kids, summer camps mark the best time of year, and the friendships they make at summer camps can last a lifetime. But when it comes to picking the best one, there are a lot of factors to consider. Here are a few types of camps to keep in mind when thinking about your child. Day…
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 overwhelm children. Here are some ways to help children overcome testing anxiety when it strikes. Study early and in a…
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: Madeleine L’Engle When she published A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L’Engle carved out a space for women in science fiction.…
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 we love our school library during this month: Libraries hold our favorite things: books! This is probably the biggest reason…
