It’s no secret that spending time outside is physically, mentally, and even emotionally beneficial for kids (and parents too!). According to the National Parks and Recreation Association, parks and.
This Book Changed My Life: Books From the FCS Community
As educators, we regularly tell our students about the importance of reading and encourage them to read more, and varied, texts. Literature has the power to transport us—to another world, another.
Independent vs. Public High School: When to Make a Switch
Whether you’re currently a student at a public high school looking to make a change, or you’re a middle school student approaching the end of 8th grade, then you know just how exciting and important.
How Building Resilience Can Help Middle Schoolers Thrive in Adolescence & Beyond
As parents, it’s natural for us to want to protect our children from adversity and the pain that comes with it—whether that’s related to performing poorly on a test, not making the team, not being.
How Parents Can Teach Children to Ask Meaningful Questions
As virtually any parent will tell you, children, especially young children, love to ask questions. In fact, depending on the exact study that you cite, the average preschool-aged child will ask.
How to Bring STEM Out of the Classroom (and Into the Home)
Every parent’s first responsibility is making sure that their children are happy and healthy. But a close second, especially in today’s interconnected, global world and economy, is ensuring that your.
STEM in Early Childhood: How Parents Can Give Their Kids a Head Start
Technology and science are inextricably connected to more and more of our lives. From cars to toasters, what used to be simple machines now contain computers. Everything is getting smarter and.
10 Life Skills Students Need to Thrive—from Kindergarten to College and Beyond
For many parents, preparing children to succeed in the classroom—particularly beyond elementary school—can be a challenge. Parents are continually asking themselves questions like: “Should my Middle.
How Your City Can Help Instill a Sense of Community in Your Child: Philadelphia Opportunities for You and Your Kids
As parents, we understand that the community plays an important role in the lives of our family and our children. No matter where you live or where you come from, community anchors us. Community.
How Parents Can Teach Their Children to Love Math
If you’re a parent of a young child who is almost ready for pre-k or kindergarten, then you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about how you can help them prepare to do well in school..