Like a tourist peering through the glass at an aquarium and immediately recognizing each plant’s and animal’s lifestyle and habits, many people take swift glimpses into an Orange County private school classroom and believe they understand the intricate inner workings of a school system. Below are three myths that do not hold up to research, may prove destructive to a…

What does it take to learn? In writing, authors are taught to “hook” a reader by penning a sentence so compelling the audience cannot help but continue reading. The approach to teaching is quite similar: present information that will immediately grab the students’ interest and keep them intrigued. This engagement is most often noted in Orlando private school teachers and…

Holding a conversation with a young child sometimes requires a balance of mental acuity and great deduction.  Within three sentences you may hear about dinosaurs, yesterday’s lunch, and their best friend.  Trying to figure out speech patterns when no segues exist is often so perplexing it requires in-depth questions and outright guesses.  If this conundrum sounds familiar, read on to…

Many children are born storytellers, filling days with creative play and interesting conversations to the delight of their families, friends, and Orange County private school instructors.  However, writing these ideas on paper often proves to be more of a challenge than many students realize.  Oftentimes, stories are created for family members who are keenly aware of all occurrences in that…

Many parents do not realize the education of a child begins when a baby is brought home from the hospital.  As the infant develops, milestones are met as parents continue to teach their children.  When the child enters an Orlando school, however, parents often believe their role as educator ends as the role of their child’s preschool or school teacher…

Growing up, science was not my favorite subject.  It was a class I attended at my Orlando school; a grade I earned.  I did not want to understand chemistry or learn about ecology simply because my science background was abysmally weak.  Like most kids, I learned science by reading a science textbook.  As I matured, however, I discovered a much…

The much-anticipated phone call has arrived – your child has been accepted to attend the Orlando private school of your choice!  After the initial ebullient feeling, realization creeps in:  how are you going to pay the fees for the outstanding private school education your child will receive?  To reduce the amount of stress and reservations concerning paying private school fees,…

In a country where public education is free, many parents find it difficult to recognize the benefits in enrolling their children in Orange County private schools, especially in today’s economy.  Researching your options to make an informed decision is important, and understanding what a private school can offer will give a clear indication as to how an initial expenditure in…