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Eric Williams, a fourth grader at AOS, had an exciting and transformative summer as he joined the cast of Broadway’s MJ The Musical, where he alternates in the role of ‘Little Michael.’ This incredible opportunity allows Eric to showcase his remarkable talent and immerse himself in the world of professional theater at a young age. […]

Brailyn Banks, a talented fourth grader at AOS, is making a splash in the competitive swimming world as she enters her third season as a USA swimmer. At just 8 years old, Brailyn was already proving herself a force to be reckoned with. She set an impressive personal best in both the 25M and 50M […]

Caiden and Caleb Sapari spent an unforgettable summer in Seoul, South Korea, competing in the World Olympics Taekwondo Championship. The competition was intense, featuring a variety of events including form, board breaking, and sparring, testing both their physical skills and mental focus. Caiden, a fourth grader at AOS, showcased exceptional skill and determination, earning a […]

In today’s digital age, there are so many different mediums for reading. Although many adults and children still prefer to hold a physical book, e-readers are a trendy choice, offering a different reading experience. But does today’s tech offer young people the same immersive reading experience? Are screens helping your child learn to read the […]

Need the perfect gift for a young bookworm? You can’t go wrong when you give a reading-themed present. The obvious choice is to gift a book, but there are many quirky, entertaining, and educational gift options out there that are perfect for young readers. Here are our top 10 easy gifting choices that are suitable […]

Kids can often have emotional outbursts when feeling frustrated. Shouting that they hate something is likely an in-the-moment reaction. It’s important that you listen to your child, but what do you say in response? You don’t want to invalidate what they are feeling, but you also don’t want to give in to their refusals. After […]

The new year is a time for new beginnings. You might be the type who uses the new year to set resolutions or turn over a new leaf. Or you may see it as the time to continue good habits but with a new goal to work toward. For example, you may enjoy reading with […]

We can all relate to having a child come home from school on a bad foot. Knowing how to pick up the pieces from their bad day can be hard, especially when we don’t understand the cause. Trying to help with a load of questions might make it worse and turn a tough day into […]

If you love reading and have children, you likely want to share that passion with them. In a perfect world, kids would read not just because they have to but simply for the joy of reading. Why Is Independent Reading So Important? Reading is how we gain knowledge about everything from science to humanities. It […]

Kids generally start learning how to read in kindergarten, and there’s no better way to teach reading skills than through a systematic, research-backed, phonics-based curriculum. However, some words just don’t play by the rules. There are certain irregular words that crop up at the earliest levels that can’t be sounded out. Children can improve their […]

“In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun and snap! The job’s a game!” -Mary Poppins While the idea of gamification wasn’t trademarked by the practically perfect, parrot-umbrella-wielding nanny, she did do an excellent job of putting the basics of the idea in song. The heart […]