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    The Friends' Central School Blog

    Student Reading In Classroom

    How to Get Your Child to Enjoy Reading

    By Rachel Slaughter
    Jan 13 2022
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    What is service learning

    What is Service Learning? 4 Benefits in Middle and High School

    By Deb Skapik
    Dec 13 2021

    For parents and caregivers, one of the most important lessons that we can teach our children is about the positive impact that they can have on the lives of others in their community.

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    learning by doing in schools

    Learning By Doing: How Experiential Learning Can Improve Your Child's Education

    By Deb Skapik
    Nov 29 2021

    As parents and caregivers explore options for their child’s school, they may encounter many new concepts and styles of learning that they will need to consider. Parents will no doubt want to ensure.

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    knowledge construction in schools

    3 Examples of Students Creating Knowledge Through Their Education

    By Lydia Martin
    Nov 15 2021

    Experiential learning, or learning through hands-on experience, has long been acknowledged as a powerful tool in education. Hands-on learning brings about a number of important benefits. From.

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    What to expect in freshman year of high school

    What to Expect in Your Freshman Year of High School

    By Deb Skapik
    Nov 03 2021

    Freshman year of high school is a big change for many students, especially compared to middle school. New facilities, new friends, new classes, new clubs, new opportunities for sports and.

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    Student discoveries-FCS

    3 Student Discoveries that Started in the Classroom

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 18 2021

    At Friends’ Central School, our students are taught to understand that knowledge does not simply exist: It must be generated, and each of us have a part to play in the creation of knowledge. This.

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    Protecting the Planet

    Empowering Students to Take Charge of Protecting the Planet

    By Friends' Central School
    Oct 15 2021

    At Friends’ Central School, students learn to take care of the earth by becoming active advocates for change and community. From nursery to grade 12, students participate in processes designed to.

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    Steam education for your child

    Why Choose a STEAM Education For Your Child

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 04 2021

    As parents and caregivers embrace a new school year and look for ways to ensure their young learners’ success and happiness, they may begin to explore the type of curriculum they’d like their child.

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    student in classroom

    Back-to-School Resources to Keep Your Child on Track

    By Jill MacDougall
    Sep 01 2021

    Last year was our first experience with returning to school during a pandemic. With COVID-19 still a part of our lives today as we head into August, some families may be wondering how they can.

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    Student Catching Up On School Work

    Summer Catch Up: 5 Strategies & Tips for Families

    By Jill MacDougall
    Aug 23 2021

    With summer of 2021 in full swing, children and families are no doubt relishing the opportunity to step away from screens, get outside, and begin to enjoy the typical joys and activities of the.

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