My oldest son is in high school at an Orlando private school this year.  I am still reading to him and his siblings every evening.  If this sounds rather unusual to you, consider how reading affects children as they develop. The majority of today’s Orlando private school educators agree that reading is essential. A good foundation in reading allows children…

It seems the focus of many recent Orlando private school– and education-related news broadcasts is the “No Child Left Behind” concept, where children who are not performing to a standard level are given additional resources above and beyond those given to children of average learning abilities.  Likewise, teaching resources are geared toward developing curricula to assist those not grasping basic…

Many parents anticipate parent-teacher conferences because they know their child’s teacher will effuse about what a talented, polite, confident, and caring person their child is.  Sometimes, however, the persona their child displays at home does not typify what is recognized at school.  It is important for Orlando private school parents to realize that the information their child explains to them…

When my children were born, I expected them to all perform and act in the same manner since they had the same basic DNA.  It only seemed logical.  To my astonishment, their learning styles differed drastically.  By trial and error, I learned my oldest learned best by doing (a kinesthetic learner), my middle child learned best by watching (visual learning),…

Many Orlando private school parents feel intimidated by math and become incapable of teaching their children simple concepts like addition and subtraction.  They do not look at life’s everyday functions as math-related, simply because these ideas were never presented to them that way.  However, parents are more than capable of enhancing number skills while performing everyday activities with their children.…

In recent years, many Orlando private schools have started altering their curriculum to phase out classes such as art and music and focus more heavily on core classes such as math and reading. While some may think that art class is simply a wasted hour of directed arts and crafts, it has been proven that many of the activities children…

Although there are many debates pertaining to the necessity of school uniforms in Orlando private schools and private schools around the country, many benefits have been identified. The simplest benefit may be the fact that the student and parent both benefit from not having to debate about what will be worn to school that day. Mornings are busy enough, especially…

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential to anyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is especially important for children. The foods our children eat directly influence their growth and development. Children rely on the food they are given to provide the proper nutrients their body needs to grow, such as protein for muscle development or calcium…

As a parent, picking the right school for your child to attend can be a daunting, overwhelming task. The same applies when deciding on an Orlando pre-school. While the pre-school you choose should be a fun and engaging place for your child to spend the day playing, it is also their first introduction to learning in a class environment. It…