Generalization: The Key to Successful Learning
Generalization is essential to effective learning for everyone, but it is especially important for children with autism. invotherapries.com
Education
Hillsborough Schools: Unlock 50+ Magnet and School Choice Options
Puzzled over Magnet Schools and School Choice? Here’s how to unlock more than 50 school options, all with free tuition in Hillsborough County.
5 Fun Ways to WOW Your Kids with the Wonders of Space
Grayson Kamm, a dad of two and former TV journalist who covered the space program, shares cool facts and FUN ways to teach your kids about outer space!
Redshirting in Preschool vs. Time to Develop as a Whole Child
Redshirting in preschool refers to the practice of delaying a child’s entry into kindergarten to allow the child more time to mature or develop. More parents are doing it, but is it right for your child?
New start times highlight changes in Hillsborough Schools
Chris Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Hillsborough County Schools explains why the school new year means a new bell schedule.
Pinellas County Schools: Discover Your Choices
Pinellas County Schools offers a growing list of 70 Choice Programs focused on students’ interests, talents and abilities. Families can choose from a wide variety of magnet, fundamental and career programs. Some of our many options include gifted studies, the arts, journalism and international studies. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs are available at…
A Case for the K-8 School: 5 Distinct Advantages
For years, educators, parents and academic research institutes have uncovered benefits for students at K-8 schools – schools that include elementary and middle school grades. At a school that starts with sixth grade, the middle school-aged students are at the bottom of the pecking order. Shifting from “top dog” status in fifth grade to “bottom…
Tampa Bay Area Private Schools: Find the One For You
Hillsborough Bayshore Christian School 3909 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-839-4297; www.bayshorechristianschool.org The school’s college preparatory program focuses on core academic subjects, with enrichment programs in performing arts, visual arts, foreign language, computer, media science and physical education. Students have athletic opportunities at the middle school, junior varsity and varsity level. Upper school students are prepared…
After School Guide
School is back in session, which means it is time to pick a great after school program. Rather then sending your kids home to an empty house, check out some of these amazing options that can keep your kids moving and get the motivated to learn new things.
Gifted Child?
Here’s How You Know Having a “gifted” child means different things depending on who you ask. For some parents, a gifted child is one who plays the piano in an outstanding way or has a superb singing voice. For others, a gifted child may be an amazing speller with an extensive vocabulary or a spelling…
Bay Area Private Schools
The Tampa Bay-area is home to some of Florida and the nation’s top private schools. Many offer unique courses to suit a variety of interests, but the schools also aim to create good citizens. HILLSBOROUGH Academy of the Holy Names 3319 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 813-839-5371 www.holynamestpa.org The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent,…
