Middle school is awkward, painfully awkward. For a lot of parents, connecting with a middle school child gets difficult; suddenly you “don’t understand” the kid who’s been living in your house for the last 11 years. While “parents just don’t understand” their middle schooler, these 10 books have become classics with tweens and young teens because they hit the nail…

One of Lake Forrest Prep’s biggest achievements is that we offer our students a challenging curriculum. However, for some parents, the words “challenging curriculum” doesn’t always bring a good connotation — especially if they themselves struggled in school. Our LFP teachers don’t teach advanced lessons to see our students suffer! Difficult classes often lead to a variety of benefits. Here…

Tinsel, lights, trees, presents — Christmas is just around the corner! If your family feels like the same old traditions are getting tiresome, try out a few of these fun ideas the whole family will enjoy. Pasta noodle Christmas tree This project is a fun, hands-on activity great for younger children. You’ll need both fusilli (or penne) noodles and macaroni…

For most lower grade schools, students go into a classroom, learn about a subject, and take home homework to review that day’s subject. However, when you ask a younger student what they learned about last week, they often come up blank. Why? Because it’s typically not until late elementary and middle school that students are told to build upon previous…

Practicing key concepts, tables or figures doesn’t have to be a chore! It also doesn’t have to be restricted to a classroom setting. Workbooks — especially when used in a relaxing setting like the home — have been proven to boost comprehension and also improve other skills, such as reading comprehension and memory.  Notice that your kid flies through homework…

As a parent, it can be hard to see your child learn to do things on their own. The mentality can often be “well, I’ll just do it for you so we can get it done.” From dressing them to cleaning their toys in a rush, it’s easy to get something done instead of letting a child learn how to…

November means we’re moving closer and closer to Thanksgiving! We don’t know about you, but this year feels like it’s flown by. With all the difficulties of the past few years, we understand more families are prioritizing thoughtful ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Here are some ways you and your family can have a more “thoughtful Thanksgiving” this year: …

“Teaching character” might seem like an odd thing to have on a school’s curriculum, but at Lake Forrest Prep, teaching students how to be great citizens of the world is always worth a lesson. Here are some ways we teach students of all ages how to have a strong character:  Lead by example The first great teaching moment is through…

Halloween is upon us! While trick or treating is the go-to Halloween event, you can always spread the fun throughout the week (or weeks) leading up to Halloween! Here are some not-so-scary ideas you can try throughout October to celebrate the season:  Toilet Paper Mummy Game This is a great budget-friendly game for kids of all ages! Have your family…