New Year’s resolutions are not generally on the forefront of children’s minds, but your potential future leader should create short-term and long-term goals to stimulate growth. Ensure the goals you and your child create are specific and measurable. For instance, stating “I will give a speech in class” is not nearly as strong as “I will give a 5-minute speech…

Your toddler seems ready for preschool. Are you ready to let him or her go? It may not seem that important, but preschool can build a solid academic and social foundation for young children. Studies have proven children who attend preschool programs are better prepared for kindergarten than their peers who do not. Learn about five of the main benefits…

Joining the PTA (Parent/Teacher Association) at your child’s school is one of the best ways to become involved as a parent. Some schools include all parents automatically, so there’s no barrier to signing up. At most schools, however, you have to make an effort to become an active member. Learn about the benefits of joining a PTA. Speak up If…

Your child wanders into the kitchen as you prepare dinner. What’s your gut reaction? Tell them to go play to get them out of the kitchen? Or do you introduce age-appropriate cooking concepts? It can be tricky to know what to teach your kids at certain ages. As long as you make sure the cooking lessons make sense for your…

Students need to be engaged as they learn. To that end, the after-school bricks4kidz program at Lake Forrest Prep places a tremendous amount of emphasis on the critical thinking, engineering, and creativity that go into LEGO® building. How can playing with LEGO bricks help your child? In many ways! Read on to learn more. LEGO creations foster creativity Give a…

It’s been a successful semester, but your children are probably ready for the holidays. How can you incorporate family relaxation and fun with a desire to learn? We have the following suggestions for your family to enjoy the holidays while keeping young minds stimulated. Spend time with games Always a crowd pleaser, board games and video games are family favorites.…

Public speaking has often been referred to as the second greatest fear in life, only surmounted by the fear of death. Public speaking does not need to be frightening, however. With practice and a boost of self-confidence, even the smallest presenters can become top-notch public speakers. Lake Forrest Prep’s varied curriculum allows students to practice speaking in both small and…

Math is a subject students generally either adore or avoid. Unless math is pointed out, it is not often considered a fundamental part of everyday life. Show your child how math is incorporated into almost every aspect of life to help them understand why they’re learning about it. Here are a few ways to start.  Look to Nature for Mathematic…

Creativity and an arts education can be critical to the success of any child. Lake Forrest incorporates a variety of arts education for its students, from painting to creative writing to humanities. Most children show a love of drawing, painting or coloring — but many start to lose that passion as they get into middle school. While some children show a…