Here are some tips on surviving the back to school time:
1. Think about how to improve this fall- plan ahead, extra- curricular activites, home work schedule, chores around the house, etc.
2. Start your back-to-school shopping early- shop early to avoid disapointment.
3. Start adjusting the kids bedtime 1-2 weeks before school starts.
4. keep the 2 first weeks ... Read More
Back to school- Just around the corner…
Posted On 26 Jul 2010 By admin. Under: Uncategorized.
Here are some tips on surviving the back to school time:
1. Think about how to improve this fall- plan ahead, extra- curricular activites, home work schedule, chores around the house, etc.
2. Start your back-to-school shopping early- shop early to avoid disapointment.
3. Start adjusting the kids bedtime 1-2 weeks before school starts.
4. keep the 2 first weeks ... Read More
Montessori Education
Posted On 19 Jul 2010 By admin. Under: Uncategorized.
The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952). It arose essentially from Dr. Montessori's discovery of what she referred to as "the child's true normal nature" in 1907, which happened in the process of her experimental observation of young children given freedom in an environment ... Read More
International Program more popular in U.S. Schools
Posted On 03 Jul 2010 By admin. Under: Uncategorized.
The alphabet soup of college admissions is getting more complicated as the International Baccalaureate, or I.B., grows in popularity as an alternative to the better-known Advanced Placement program.
The College Board’s A.P. program, which offers a long menu of single-subject courses, is still by far the most common option for giving students a head start on college work, and a potential ... Read More
Is Homeschool for You?
Posted On 21 Jun 2010 By admin. Under: Uncategorized.
Making the decision to homeschool is usually very difficult and not one to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that I can't make for you, but maybe I can help in the thought process. When making the homeschool decision, consider these things:
1. Time commitment - Homeschooling tends to take up a lot of time in your day. ... Read More
Variety in Private school choices
Posted On 28 May 2010 By admin. Under: Uncategorized.
Variety in Private school choices
There are many private schools to choose from when considering sending your children. There are special needs schools, military schools, religious schools, Montessori schools and Waldorf schools. Thousands of schools focus on high school and offer college preparatory courses. There are schools are residential/ boarding schools or day school.
Private schools offer extracurricular activities , arts and ... Read More