It’s November. Leaves are crunching underfoot. Temperatures are dropping, sweater season is in full swing, and hot cider is on the stove. The trick-or-treaters have come and gone, and the store shelves are lined with ornaments, garlands, and gifts. It’s the time of...
Reading is the foundation of our education. Reading and comprehension are critical skills that children develop at a young age. What can parents do to help their children address any factors that are impacting their ability to read and comprehend? Keep reading to find...
Long before they learn to read, kids must develop a pre-reading skill set. If the goal is to help children recognize words on a page, it is crucial to make sure they can differentiate between individual sounds and begin to understand how those sounds relate to words....
Writer’s block. Anxiety. Boredom. Burnout. Even the most seasoned writers are not fully immune from these mental plagues. And for children, a run-in with any one of them can seem insurmountable, leaving students feeling paralyzed and stressed when given a writing...
With so much pressure to get ahead academically, parents may be tempted to start their child’s formal education earlier. Is that a beneficial choice for the child? Why or why not? Some individuals weighed in on the consequences of starting school before the...
Adults and children alike can all relate to that feeling of exhaustion and restlessness while working on a tedious task. Sometimes you just need to take a lap around the office, get up and pour that second cup of coffee, or focus your mind on something else for a bit....
Most of the time, misconceptions or misunderstandings happen because of a lack of information. People who don’t know enough about something often jump to their own conclusions. Christian schools are no exception. Below, you’ll learn some of the common misconceptions...
Parents of school-aged children have probably heard the term “STEM” tossed around by teachers and students, but what does it mean? The short answer is that it stands for “science, technology, engineering, and math.” Teachers at our Atlanta private school have found...
If only helping children develop language and communication skills was as simple as ABC. Although it may be a complicated and, at times, trying process, our Atlanta private school teachers have found many tools and tricks that parents can use to help their children...
Healthy communication between parents and teachers is critical to helping your child succeed and thrive in school. However, these waters can be challenging to navigate. Misunderstandings and miscommunication are just two of the many pitfalls parents and teachers can...
