Margot HeardJuly 7, 2022Montessori Education

The Importance of Encouraging Interests in Children

The importance of encouraging interests in children stems from some of the foundations of Montessori education. The natural curiosity and fascination that children have with different objects and subjects is part of how they learn to learn.  When your child has a passion for a hobby, it’s important to encourage children’s interests, even when they seem a bit strange at first. While children’s interests can start to feel overwhelming, encouraging them helps them develop a love for learning.  Let’s take a look at why.  Motivation to Learn Children are less likely to pursue an interest in topics that don’t excite

Margot HeardJune 21, 2022Private School

How to Make Learning Stick Beyond the Classroom

Knowing how to make learning stick is a common issue for many teachers and parents. How do children retain information? What can we do to help them?  We all have our own experiences memorizing facts, cramming for tests, and drilling information in the hallway just before a test. But, did we really learn all that much. Not everyone remembers the details of the Texas Revolution or the parts of a cell.  So, how do we avoid passing these habits along to children? How much does a child learn when they read a book or head to their classical school?  How

Margot HeardJune 1, 2022Hands-On Learning

How to Keep Kids Learning in the Summer

When you want to know how to keep kids learning in the summer, you’re probably worried about a “brain drain” in the summer months. Unfortunately, it’s quite common for children to forget what they learn over the summer. However, there’s a way to avoid brain drain with the right activities! According to certain sources, children tend to lose roughly one month of instruction in the summer. While every parent values free play and downtime, it’s important to understand the disadvantage of long periods with no active education.  Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer When we grew up, summers weren’t always

Margot HeardMay 9, 2022Classical Education

What Is the Goal of Classical Education?

The goal of classical education is a simple one. However, it sometimes eludes parents as they research educational opportunities for their children. One easy way to think about classical education is to think of it as a large museum.  Throughout the building, there are many rooms filled with beauty and wonder. There’s enough that people could spend a lifetime studying everything in its halls. Moreover, a classical school invokes a long tradition in education.  It seeks the truth, goodness, and beauty of the world through grammar, rhetoric, and logic. These are the verbal arts of the trivium. Additionally, some classical

Margot HeardApril 12, 2022Private School

6 Benefits of Summer Camp for Kids

The benefits of summer camp for children are vast. At our classical school, our students have an opportunity to spend the summer learning and engaging with the community. Whether your child has a specific interest or a yearn to learn, an educational summer camp is an excellent way for them to spend their break.  While every child is unique, summer camp has benefits for any child. Regardless of their interests, it offers them a chance to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Moreover, it allows them to create memories and build new friendships.  So, is summer camp right for your

Margot HeardMarch 15, 2022Private School

Planning Your Child’s Education? 11 Questions to Ask

If the past few years teach us anything, let it be that planning your child’s education is essential. For every school virtual learning was a challenge. As it continued, many parents became more aware of the value of the school environment.  Moreover, they saw how important the values, content, and educational approach of a school are for a child’s future. Whether you focus on Montessori education or want to find a classical school, finding the right environment for your child is essential.  As you begin to plan your child’s education or decide to make a change, consider the eleven questions

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