Education Archives

What to look for in a Summer Camp Program

May 1, 2019

Summer Camps- During the summer it can be a challenge keeping your kids busy. Leaving kids at home to spend their days watching tv, playing fortnite....

Active Learning in a Passive Environment

March 27, 2019

Traditionally most education involves passive learning. The instructor lectures, provides lecture slides, or shows a video to a class. In these examples, education is directed towards students who are expected to absorb information that is presented....

Setting Goals For School Success

February 6, 2019

Setting academic goals can be challenging for students—most students merely exist from day to day, from test to test, project to project without much thought to where they are going or where they currently are....

Is Your Child Prepared for Kindergarten?

January 4, 2019

Is your child prepared for kindergarten? Long gone are the days of milk and cookies and taking naps in the afternoon. Our little ones are doing a lot of work to prepare for the 1st grade and beyond....

20 Christmas Gift Ideas That Keep Giving All Year

December 14, 2018

Parents spend a lot of time thinking of the perfect Christmas gift ideas and hunting down the latest, greatest toy. This year, instead of sweating it at the mall, consider a Christmas gift that is a little more out-of-the-box. How about giving the gi...

What Does it Mean to Home School your Child?

November 9, 2018

The decision to home school your child is not the same for every family. In fact, there are a wide array of reasons parents and guardians choose this alternative educational option....

Preparing for Parent Teacher Conference

November 5, 2018

Parent-teacher conferences are a valuable tool to help you and your child's teacher(s) work together. Knowing how your child is doing in school and seeking out additional information will help you to assist your child reach their full potential and ...

12 Study Skills for Academic Success

September 18, 2018

There are a variety of strategies that are encompassed in the term Study Skills. These need to be broken down to specific skills, or tools, needed for learning. Once we have identified and filled our toolbox with our study tools, we can then select t...

Prepare your Child for Back to School Success

August 13, 2018

It’s that time of year again, and back to school frenzy has begun. As we shop for backpacks, clothes and supplies, we're reminded of the importance of being prepared for the upcoming year. Stocking up on supplies is important, but parents shouldn�...

A Guide to Private School

June 4, 2018

A guide to private school in the Sacramento area: Whether you're looking for a special learning atmosphere, unique programs, athletics or faith-based curriculum, this Guide to Private Schools will help Sacramento area parents learn about the options ...

Summer Camp Coding For Kids

May 15, 2018

Learning coding will definitely help them think more analytically about the world, and not just with technology, but with routine things in life. When you write code to tell a computer to do a task, you are forced to break down that task into unambig...

Spring Break Camps in Sacramento and Beyond

March 15, 2018

Top 10 Spring Break Camps for Kids in Sacramento and beyond. Find fun and exciting ways to keep your kids entertained during their Spring Break. Spring Break is just a few weeks away, so now is the time to start thinking about how to keep your kiddos...

Solar Eclipse for Kids in Sacramento

August 18, 2017

Find the best places to watch the solar eclipse for kids in Sacramento. On Monday, August 21, Sacramento families will have the opportunity to view the long-awaited 2017 solar eclipse....

Merryhill School – Exceptional Academics & Nurturing Environment

March 17, 2017

Merryhill has strong academics, but you will see that they genuinely care about each and every student. They nurture your child and lift them up. Merryhill teaches your child to be a good person, a good citizen, and how to be thoughtful of others....

Choosing the Best Preschool for your Child

February 24, 2017

Preschool provides kids with the skills and independence necessary for long-term academic success, so the decision should not be taken lightly. To get started, parents should identify the things that are most important to their family. From there, th...

10 Best Schools In Sacramento Area

February 20, 2017

These are the 10 Best Schools selected to have excellent education for your kids. Give the best education for your kids from preschool to high school....

Is private school right for your child?

February 10, 2017

Since public schools are supported with state and federal funding, they are required to adhere to specific directives set forth by government regulations. Many parents choose private schools because these institutions have greater autonomy in determi...

Scholar Dollars Grant from Scholar Share

February 9, 2017

ScholarShare recognizes the important role that schools play in preparing students for college success and is proud to support their efforts with Scholar Dollars grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Scholar Dollars grants will help support innovati...

Open enrollment deadlines for many Sacramento area school districts

February 9, 2017

With the second half of the current school year well underway, many kids are anticipating the approach of Spring break. Meanwhile, parents have their sights on something else entirely…. planning for next year. During the first few months of the cal...