--- title: The Friends' Central School Blog | N-12 Advice (10) description: As a leader in (innovative) education since 1845, Friends' Central School shares its perspective on relevant topics in 21st century learning. (10) --- - [About Us](http://friendscentral.org/about) - [Admissions](http://friendscentral.org/admission) - [Academics](https://friendscentral.org/academics) - [Athletics](http://friendscentral.org/page.cfm?p=501) - [Arts](https://friendscentral.org/arts) - [Campus Life](https://friendscentral.org/campus-life) - [Request Info](https://info.friendscentral.org/free-guide#_ga=2.50017889.679910470.1731592311-467942295.1720540655) [![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-wide.png) ![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-narrow.png)](https://www.friendscentral.org/) Outstanding Quaker Education Since 1845 | Nursery - Grade 12 - [About Us](https://www.friendscentral.org/about) - [Why FCS?](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/why-fcs) - [Strategic Plan](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/strategicplan) - [Diversity and Inclusivity](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/diversity-and-inclusivity) - [School Leadership](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/school-leadership) - [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/faculty-staff-directory) - [Directions](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/directions) - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/employment-opportunities) - [Lower School Campus Map](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/lower-map) - [Middle & Upper School Campus Map](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/middle-upper-map) - [Admission](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission) - [Request Info](https://info.friendscentral.org/free-guide) - [How to Apply](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/apply) - [Admission Events](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission) - [Directions & Transportation](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/directions-transportation) - [Our Admission Team](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/our-admission-team) - [Affording FCS](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/affording-fcs) - [Wynnefield Scholar Program](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/wynnefield-scholar-program) - 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[Technology & Libraries](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/technology-libraries) - [Athletics](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics) - [Athletics Overview](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics) - [Schedule](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/schedules) - [Teams](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/teams) - [Directions & Facilities](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/directions) - [Wellness](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/wellness) - [Inside Athletics](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/inside-athletics) - [Contact](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/contact) - [Arts](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts) - [Music](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/music) - [Drama](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/drama) - [Visual Arts](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/visual-arts) - [Meet the Arts Department](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/meet-the-arts-department) - [Campus Life](https://www.friendscentral.org/campus-life) - [Student Support Services](https://www.friendscentral.org/campus-life/student-services) - 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[Trustee Portal](https://www.friendscentral.org/board-member) - [FCS Summer Programs](http://www.fcsprograms.org/home/) - [FCA (Aquatics)](http://www.swimfca.org/) [The Friends' Central School Blog](https://blog.friendscentral.org) [![Teaching-Creativity-1](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Teaching-Creativity-1.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/teaching-creativity) ## [Teaching Creativity: How Parents Can Teach Their Children to Be Creative](https://blog.friendscentral.org/teaching-creativity) [By Padraig Barry](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/padraig-barry) Aug 20 2018 When it comes to modern education, a lot of emphasis tends to be put on [STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-stem-education)). The reason why is clear: We live in a modern world, where technology. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/teaching-creativity) [![Maker-Movement-in-Education](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Maker-Movement-in-Education.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/maker-movement-in-education) ## [3 Non-Academic Qualities the Maker Movement Can Nurture in Your Child](https://blog.friendscentral.org/maker-movement-in-education) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Aug 06 2018 When it comes to finding the right private or independent school for your child, you want to make sure that the school you choose is going to be the one that helps your child develop into the. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/maker-movement-in-education) [![FCS-Benefits-of-Makerspaces](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS-Benefits-of-Makerspaces.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/benefit-of-makerspaces) ## [4 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child In a School with a Makerspace](https://blog.friendscentral.org/benefit-of-makerspaces) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jul 30 2018 When you are looking for a private or independent school to enroll your child in, then you know there are a lot of [factors to take into consideration](https://blog.friendscentral.org/questions-to-ask-before-enrolling-your-child-in-an-independent-school) before you make your final decision: What is the. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/benefit-of-makerspaces) [![Common-problems-switching-schools](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Common-problems-switching-schools.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/kids-struggling-switching-schools) ## [4 Common Reasons Kids Struggle When Switching Schools and What Parents Can Do To Help](https://blog.friendscentral.org/kids-struggling-switching-schools) [By Alexa Quinn '98](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/alexa-quinn-98) Jul 26 2018 Switching schools is an exciting time for any child and family. As a process, switching schools brings with it so many opportunities—from academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities to new. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/kids-struggling-switching-schools) [![When-to-Change-Schools](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/When-to-Change-Schools.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/best-time-to-change-schools) ## [The Best Times for Your Child to Switch Schools](https://blog.friendscentral.org/best-time-to-change-schools) [By Alexa Quinn '98](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/alexa-quinn-98) Jul 23 2018 If you’re in the process of planning a school switch for your child, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions swirling around in your head. You’re thinking about the academics and classes offered by. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/best-time-to-change-schools) [![Maker-Ed-Volcano-Project](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Maker-Ed-Volcano-Project.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/stem-resources-for-parents) ## [6 STEM Resources for Parents Who Want to Introduce Their Child to STEM](https://blog.friendscentral.org/stem-resources-for-parents) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jul 23 2018 If you were to ask parents or teachers today what subjects would most benefit their child in the long term, they’d probably say STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/stem-resources-for-parents) [![FCS\_What-is-a-Maker](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS_What-is-a-Maker.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-a-maker) ## [What is a Maker Education?](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-a-maker) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jul 17 2018 If you’re a parent of an elementary or middle school student, then you’ve probably been hearing a lot of buzz around the “maker” philosophy the past few years. But what, exactly, is a maker? What is. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-a-maker) ## [What is a STEM-Based Education, and Why Is It Important?](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-stem-education) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jul 17 2018 STEM-based learning has been around long enough that most parents and families have at least a vague understanding of what it means: Something to do with science and math. But the truth is, STEM is. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-stem-education) [![FCS-Graduation-Throwing-Caps\_Featured (1)-1](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS-Graduation-Throwing-Caps_Featured%20(1)-1.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/graduating-seniors-tell-us-what-they-will-miss) ## [15 FCS Seniors Tell Us What They'll Miss Most After Graduating](https://blog.friendscentral.org/graduating-seniors-tell-us-what-they-will-miss) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jun 20 2018 High school graduation is a time of excitement. Excitement for what lies ahead: For college, for service, for work, for whatever that next step may be. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/graduating-seniors-tell-us-what-they-will-miss) [![FCS-School-Tour2](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS-School-Tour2.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/why-students-love-friends-central) ## [5 Students Tell Us What They Loved Most After Joining the Friends’ Central Community](https://blog.friendscentral.org/why-students-love-friends-central) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jun 01 2018 Making the decision to transfer your child from a public school to an independent or private school is an exciting time for your family and child. 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