Encouraging young women to embrace STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields in school is crucial for creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the future. Here are some tips on how to make that happen: Start early with science It’s important to expose young girls to STEM subjects from a young age, so they can develop an interest…

Spring is just around the corner for Central Florida! With warmer weather, your children will likely want to get out of the house more and embrace the fun activities of spring. We’ve got 5 fun activities that can help shake off those winter blues of longer nights and embrace the fun of more sun.  Spring picnic A great spring activity…

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision that can have a lasting impact on their academic and personal development. While there are many factors to consider when choosing a school, here are some of the key things that parents and guardians should look for when considering a private school for their young children: Mission and Philosophy…

Learning a second language has numerous benefits for individuals of all ages, but it is especially important for younger students. In today’s globalized world, the ability to communicate in more than one language is becoming increasingly essential. Here are some of the reasons why focusing on this matters for younger students: Improved Cognitive Development Research has shown that learning a…

Private schools have high expectations when it comes to hiring teachers. Private schools usually have smaller class sizes, which allows teachers to focus on each student’s individual needs. Private schools also have a reputation for providing excellent education and expect their teachers to deliver nothing but the best. Here are some characteristics that make a great private school teacher: Passionate…

February is Black History Month. Your child may already be familiar with influential figures like Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks who paved the way for the civil rights of many. However, there are several other Black leaders children can learn about to understand the history of our country and the world. Lake Forrest Preparatory School strives to include…

Research has shown that studying less may mean learning more. How? When children – and adults – take breaks while studying they retain more information. In fact, studying for 3 hours and taking a break every 30 minutes will help a student learn more than studying for 4 hours without a break. These “brain breaks” vary from student to student…

Learning compassion is a key cornerstone to being a good citizen. One way to learn compassion at an early age is by serving the community as a volunteer. Every child can benefit from volunteering, but fitting community service into an already jam-packed schedule is not easy. To that end, we offer the following simple volunteering methods for you and your…

Getting active benefits people of all ages. Studies have shown that a healthy child should exercise 30-60 minutes every day to develop a strong body and healthy habits. Your child doesn’t have to play sports to live a healthy lifestyle. While joining sports and other extracurricular activities are great ways to get active, there are many other activities your child…