Literacy, at its simplest, involves learning sounds and how they connect to make words—and how those words form the basis of language. As children become more literate, they can communicate more effectively and with more confidence.
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Literacy, at its simplest, involves learning sounds and how they connect to make words—and how those words form the basis of language. As children become more literate, they can communicate more effectively and with more confidence.
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Topics: Skill Building, Learning, Social Interaction
If your child will attend summer camp for the first time,r switching to a different one this year, he or she may feel a combination of excitement and nervousness. But that’s OK!
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Topics: Skill Building, Summer Camp
When preschool camp comes with a theme, this allows the children to learn about a topic or message in multiple ways—and in relatable ways. By varying the theme from year to year, this gives the summer camp a fresh look and feel each year, rather than seeming repetitive—and, no matter what theme is chosen, it should be age-appropriate, positive, and fun.
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Topics: Skill Building, Summer Camp
When young children start to get a sense of self-esteem, it helps them to continue to learn and
grow. Experts define this trait as liking yourself and having confidence when trying new
things—and, when a child succeeds and feels a sense of accomplishment, this can build a
healthy sense of self-confidence.
Topics: Child Behavior, Skill Building
“On average, students lose approximately 2.6 months of learning in math over the summer.” (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
This statement was made before teachers and parents needed to deal with the impact of COVID-19 and the modifications that needed to be made for students to safely learn during the unprecedented 2020-2021 school year.
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Topics: Skill Building
As the start of school approaches, parents are looking for ways to help their children succeed — and making it easier for them to get organized can be a big plus. This post will share practical tips from a range of experts.
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Topics: Skill Building
“Mathematics is the music of reason.” (James Joseph Sylvester)
You want your child to do well in school — and a focus on building math readiness skills can go a long way toward their academic success. As one researcher put it, “school math achievement is a good predictor of whether students in P–12 education stay on track toward two-year or four-year college education.”
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Topics: Skill Building
As the holiday season approaches, parents all across the country are looking for the best toys to buy their kids. Here are some great gift recommendations to consider, broken out by age.
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Topics: Skill Building
We’ve been talking about activities that help toddlers and preschoolers develop gross motor skills by exercising the large muscles in the legs, arms and trunk. Today, we continue our list of summer games that parents can play with their children to encourage gross motor skill development:
Topics: Skill Building, Horizon Education Center, Summer Camp, Afterschool
Summertime can be children’s favorite time of the year, with fun outdoor activities ready to enjoy. This season also poses risks, however, so it’s important to be aware of them to help keep your child safe during the summer.
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Topics: Safety Tips, Skill Building
