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For most lower grade schools, students go into a classroom, learn about a subject, and take home homework to review that day’s subject. However, when you ask a younger student what they learned about last week, they often come up blank. Why? Because it’s typically not until late elementary and middle school that students are told to build upon previous…
Practicing key concepts, tables or figures doesn’t have to be a chore! It also doesn’t have to be restricted to a classroom setting. Workbooks — especially when used in a relaxing setting like the home — have been proven to boost comprehension and also improve other skills, such as reading comprehension and memory. Notice that your kid flies through homework…
As a parent, it can be hard to see your child learn to do things on their own. The mentality can often be “well, I’ll just do it for you so we can get it done.” From dressing them to cleaning their toys in a rush, it’s easy to get something done instead of letting a child learn how to…
November means we’re moving closer and closer to Thanksgiving! We don’t know about you, but this year feels like it’s flown by. With all the difficulties of the past few years, we understand more families are prioritizing thoughtful ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Here are some ways you and your family can have a more “thoughtful Thanksgiving” this year: …
“Teaching character” might seem like an odd thing to have on a school’s curriculum, but at Lake Forrest Prep, teaching students how to be great citizens of the world is always worth a lesson. Here are some ways we teach students of all ages how to have a strong character: Lead by example The first great teaching moment is through…
Halloween is upon us! While trick or treating is the go-to Halloween event, you can always spread the fun throughout the week (or weeks) leading up to Halloween! Here are some not-so-scary ideas you can try throughout October to celebrate the season: Toilet Paper Mummy Game This is a great budget-friendly game for kids of all ages! Have your family…
Lake Forrest Prep is proud to offer a preschool program that gives children the opportunity to explore a variety of academic, creative, and physical education subjects. Research shows that students who attend high-quality preschool programs reap benefits that last throughout their schooling career. Pre-K teaches children how to learn. Preschool is one of the first environments students ever have that…
After a tumultuous 2020, Lake Forrest Prep is proud to announce that our extracurricular activities are returning! We love how after school activities develop our student body, and we’re excited to add more as the year progresses. For now, here’s more information about the current offerings: Book Club Is your child a bookworm? The LFP Book Club is the perfect…
Central Florida boasts some of the best theme parks in the world, but sometimes, even annual passholder families need a break from the crowds. Paying for theme park snacks and meals for a family gets expensive, and waiting in line after line gets tiresome. Here are some great options for families in the Orlando area that don’t break the bank…
As soon as kids get home from school, the first place they head is often to the fridge to grab “brain food” before starting on homework. However, it can get tricky finding low-processed and unprocessed foods that are healthy for children. Here are a few quick and easy snack ideas that are also really healthy. Apple Nachos “Wait, healthy nachos?”…
