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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…
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 more book each week. Just adding one picture book can increase your child’s language skills. Research shows that adding a…
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 creative can improve your mood, lower your heart rate, and make your day more enjoyable. At Lake Forrest Prep, we…
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 all ages, from picture books to chapter books. Why Black authorship and illustrations matter Before we hop into the list,…
