Back to school is around the corner (rather, the next page over on the calendar). In addition to shopping for school supplies and crossing off the rest of your family’s summer bucket list items, there are a few things you can do to smooth the back-to-school transition.
The Roots Of Lifelong Learning Habits Start In Kindergarten
There are simple ways to ensure that your child’s first days in kindergarten will establish strong habits for learning, growth and fun.
Building Bridges: Forging Lasting Bonds Within Your Child’s Private School Community
Whether you chaperone a field trip or help with a Halloween celebration, “Each act of volunteerism allows the parents to view a slice of their child’s life, make friendships in the community, and feel gratitude for the many wonderful gifts that their children are receiving.”
Navigating Preschool
While every kid has their own needs, strengths and challenges, early education specialists from across Boulder County have tips for ensuring that preschool is a success for all kinds of learners.
Charter Schools Chalk Up Academic Options
Students opting for a charter school often get a more rigorous, focused education that gives them extras in anything from technology to art or math.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Religious School Investment
For devout families, there are profound benefits to religious school education, and those benefits are even greater when parents are participatory and engaged.
Getting Involved: Extracurricular Activities Are Not Just Fun and Games
Extracurricular activities offer so much more for kids than just something to do after school.
Parenting Strategies to Help Parents Keep their Sanity While Kids are Home for the Summer
By the end of summer, most parents can’t wait for their kids to go back to school. We asked Jen Nelson, M.Ed., a Community Health Worker at Mental Health Partners, for ways that families can make the most of summer without getting on each other’s nerves.
How to Help Children Build a Growth Mindset
A new year is a perfect time to consider the habits you want to keep and the ones you’d like to develop. One resolution to consider is helping your children develop a growth mindset this year.
Early Education: Why Summer Camps Are So Beneficial for Preschoolers
Parents in Boulder County have plenty of options when it comes to connecting their preschoolers with summer camp environments that cater to this unique time in a child’s life.
Nurturing Children’s Love for Animals
If you’re interested in giving your child a chance to spend time with animals on a regular basis this summer, there are several local resources worth exploring.
School Choice: What You Need to Know About Open Enrollment in Colorado
What does School Choice really mean, and how does it work in Colorado? Here, Boulder County school officials answer popular questions.
Choosing a Private School for Your Child
For many parents, choosing the right private school for their child can be difficult. We share some wise thoughts from a private school administrator and a parent of kids in private school that might help clear a path for your family’s journey into private education.
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active All Winter
Here are some creative ways to inspire play in your children as temperatures cool down and the holidays ramp up.
What to Look For in a Preschool
If you decide to enroll your child in preschool, there are a few key things to consider to find the right program and environment.