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Fun Tips for Building Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness

Fun Tips for Building Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness

Summer solstice has passed, and you know that means: it’s time for back-to-school. As a parent, there is a lot you can do between now and the first day of school to help set them up for a strong, comfortable transition and year.

A Mindful Mission: Social-Emotional Learning in Schools and Beyond

A Mindful Mission: Social-Emotional Learning in Schools and Beyond

Studies show that when students are more emotionally grounded and supported, they are able to engage more effectively with their learning. That’s the charge behind social-emotional learning (SEL), rolling out in academic and after-school programs around the country.

Science and Tech: Opens the World to Students

Science and Tech: Opens the World to Students

With increased access to equipment, curriculum and online availability, students are being provided with more tools than ever before to help them answer why the world works the way it does.

Q&A: Classical Education: A Renaissance in Public Education

Q&A: Classical Education: A Renaissance in Public Education

To learn more about Classical Education and its benefits to children, we reached out to Joseph R. Mehsling, executive director at Twin Peaks Classical Academy in Longmont and Brigette Modglin, founding family member and board member at Summit Classical Academy in Broomfield.

Montessori Method and Child Development

Montessori Method and Child Development

We checked in with Harry Donahue, Head of School at Mountain Shadows Montessori School in Boulder, to properly understand the origins of Montessori and why it’s such a benefit to the kids in that learning environment.

Back to School Shoes : Style & Comfort

Back to School Shoes : Style & Comfort

With the kids going back to school, it’s time to purchase new school shoes. Here’s some awesome options from Brown’s Shoe Fit in Longmont.

Helping Kids Stay Cool, Calm and Collected

Helping Kids Stay Cool, Calm and Collected

Whether your child is exposed to the news of yet another school shooting, is entering a transition year — such as going to kindergarten, middle school, or high school — or is just nervous about starting a new school year, it’s more important than ever to support them with coping skills.