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…

Parenthood is a road paved with milestones, and the start of school is a tremendous stepping-stone in a child’s life.  For many, it will be the first time away from home for an extended period of time.  For all, it is a move toward independence.  How can you tell whether your child is prepared for kindergarten at an Orlando school?…

I had the distinct pleasure of attending Disney’s MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) opening week in 1989.  It was incredible how excited the actors were at each exhibit, and it increased the enjoyment level of all members of my family.  Their enthusiasm was contagious, and I could not wait to return. As this example proves, enthusiastic employees tend to affect…

When parents decide to place their children in an Orlando private school for elementary education, their first thought does not generally concern whether their child will complete an advanced university degree.  However, recent research has shown a strong correlation between private school education and attendance at a college and/or university along with completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher at…

Education begins at home.  You have undoubtedly heard this phrase repeatedly throughout life, and it rings true on every note.  Once your child reaches school age, your involvement in his or her Orlando private school life will highly influence academic success in the future.  Recently, the University of New Hampshire researched the role parents play in the involvement of their…