Being Ambitious
Being Ambitious

Ambition is a crucial life skill. It helps us go farther in our careers, our education, and our hobbies and passion, and it’s an especially important skill to teach your child early on. But how exactly do you encourage your child to be ambitious? It all starts with some motivation! Motivate Simply put, it’s hard for anyone to feel motivated…

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Let’s Make a Puzzle!
Let’s Make a Puzzle!

Any trip to the store will show you  — puzzling is the newest craze. As we all look to spend more time with our families (and away from screens), puzzles have become one of the most relaxing ways to spend our time. But puzzles are more than just a family activity; they can help your child work on their physical,…

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Indoor Activities
Indoor Activities

As we adjust to social distancing, you and your entire family may be experiencing a bit of cabin fever. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and exciting ways to spend your time inside! From exploring the world around you through virtual experience to piling on the couch for a movie marathon, Lake Forrest Prep, a private school in Orlando, has…

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Virtual Playdates
Virtual Playdates

Your child spent the entire school year cultivating friendships. While we have switched our classes to distance learning, there’s no reason your child can’t still have play dates — at least virtual ones! Virtual playdates, typically conducted through a video chat, are a great way to encourage your child to maintain their friendships, build their social skills, and stay connected!…

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Everyday Math
Everyday Math

Whether you’re grocery shopping, in the kitchen, or even planning your day, you are using math. Lake Forrest Prep, an Orlando private school, encourages you to teach your child to see the world around them as numbers. In the Kitchen In every meal, recipe, and family dinner, you use units of measurement to help you create a delicious meal. Bring…

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Snack Attack
Snack Attack

When you’re stuck inside all day, you may find yourself on repeat trips to the pantry for a quick handful of pretzels, just one bite of a cookie, or a small serving of chips. Your kids aren’t immune to boredom snacking either! Instead of breaking into your quarantine snacks all at once, prepare some of these healthy foods that can…

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Sick Days
Sick Days

Sick days, unfortunately, happen. While you may want to push your child to go to school, it’s important that they get their rest in order to get healthy. Lake Forrest Prep, a private school in Orlando, wants you to be prepared when your child comes down with a cold.  Ease Their Symptoms When your child has a cold, it can…

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Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done

Life is messy. Hectic weeks can often lead to piles of laundry, dishes that need to be washed, and beds that desperately need to be made. But there’s no reason that every member of your family can’t pitch in to help keep the house tidy! Lake Forrest Prep, one of the top Orange County private schools, can help your family…

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Preparing for High School: Extracurriculars
Preparing for High School: Extracurriculars

Extracurriculars are the new afterschool activity, and they look great on a college application. But how do you help your student find the balance between extracurriculars they enjoy and the often overwhelming amount of schoolwork? Lake Forrest Prep, an Orlando private school, can help you and your student find extracurriculars they enjoy and are challenged by.  What’s an Extracurricular? Extracurriculars…

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