Eric’s Talent Take Center Stage On Broadway
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 Is Making Waves In the Competitive Swimming World
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 […]
The Sapari Brothers Land High Kicks At The Taekwondo Championship in Seoul
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 […]
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Kick Off the New Year by Creating a Reading Routine with Your Child
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 […]
8 Tips to Help Your Child Reset After a Tough Day at School
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 […]
9 Ways to Make Your Child a Joyful, Independent Reader
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 […]
7 Tips to Help Kindergarteners Master Sight Words
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 […]
How Gamification in Schools Enhances Learning
“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 […]
Shared Reading: Does It Help Create Independent Readers?
Children learn many valuable lessons during their early elementary school education. From arithmetic to teamwork, these lessons shape the rest of their academic experience as well as their adult lives. One of the most crucial skills a child will learn during these early years is reading. Reading underlies everything, so it’s no wonder so much […]
Kindergarten101: Answers to Parents’ Most Frequently Asked Questions
Sure, you might have spent 13 years of your life in school, but when it comes time for your own child to march up those concrete steps and walk those ivory halls, the whole idea of school can seem completely foreign. And those nerves you’re feeling? First day jitters. That’s right, parents get them, too. […]