Preparing for the New School Year
Preparing for the New School Year

It’s hard to believe that the new school year is already here! After long days of lounging on the couch and endless nights of movie marathons, board game competitions, and backyard shenanigans, the change in routine is both welcome and dreaded. At Lake Forrest Prep, a private school in Orlando, we want to help you prepare for the new school…

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Keeping the Playroom Organized
Keeping the Playroom Organized

There are only so many times you can step on a LEGO before you realize that your playroom’s organization system needs to be revamped — badly. Playrooms, despite their nature, do not have to be full of chaos. Some simple organization steps can help you stay clean! The Sorting Game Organization doesn’t have to be boring, and, most importantly, it…

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Social Media Safety
Social Media Safety

In the midst of social distancing and online learning, there’s been a rush to social media to stay updated with family, chat with friends, and stay connected to the world around us. For your child, you’re glad that they have this ability to stay so close with their classmates, but you’re worried about their safety while they explore the online…

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Growing a Garden
Growing a Garden

With the hot summer months finally upon us, and more time spent at home than we could have ever wished for, we’re all looking for some new activities to occupy the time. Why not consider gardening? This family-friendly hobby is a great way to get outside, get messy, and at the end of the day be able to, quite literally,…

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Calming Anxiety
Calming Anxiety

Unprecedented times have increased almost everyone’s worries, and your child is not immune to feeling anxious. However, learning to recognize the signs of anxiety and teaching your child effective coping mechanisms can greatly reduce the stress that anxiety can cause.  Signs of Anxiety Anxiety often presents differently in children than it does in adults. Signs in children include: Difficulty concentrating…

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Indoor Activities
Indoor Activities

As we adjust to social distancing, you and your entire family may be experiencing a bit of cabin fever. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and exciting ways to spend your time inside! From exploring the world around you through virtual experience to piling on the couch for a movie marathon, Lake Forrest Prep, a private school in Orlando, has…

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Virtual Playdates
Virtual Playdates

Your child spent the entire school year cultivating friendships. While we have switched our classes to distance learning, there’s no reason your child can’t still have play dates — at least virtual ones! Virtual playdates, typically conducted through a video chat, are a great way to encourage your child to maintain their friendships, build their social skills, and stay connected!…

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Everyday Math
Everyday Math

Whether you’re grocery shopping, in the kitchen, or even planning your day, you are using math. Lake Forrest Prep, an Orlando private school, encourages you to teach your child to see the world around them as numbers. In the Kitchen In every meal, recipe, and family dinner, you use units of measurement to help you create a delicious meal. Bring…

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