Sure, I will get some work done during winter break . . .eventually. It knows when you are sleeping It knows when you’re awake It knows when you are bad or good So be good for goodness sake You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I’m telling you why Procrastination […]
‘Tis the Season to get out and enjoy the wonder of the holidays. There are so many fun holiday adventures to discover around Southern California. Grab your family and friends and have a ball. South Coast Botanical Gardens- GLOW A visually stunning art installation that will transform our lush botanic oasis into an oceanic […]
We love the fall and we love to get outdoors to enjoy the glorious smells, sights, and sounds. Here are some of our favorite fall adventures. The Cook’s Garden in Venice Visit this beautiful edible organic garden in the heart of Venice, CA. Learn about organic gardening, plant your own garden, visit their […]
What is a Learning Pod? Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts across the country are continuing with remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents worry that their children are not advancing academically or socially since they lack in-person teaching and are isolated from their friends. Learning pods to the rescue! A learning pod […]
In a time of digital media, a world of distractions is at your fingertips so, minimizing as many distractions as possible will help get homework off your to-do list quicker and more efficiently. Here are a few tricks to help get you started. Cultivating the Perfect Environment: In order to save memory for more important […]
Is the ISEE or SSAT optional? A personal experience for you and your family is always one you can hold to heart and look back on. An experience in which you feel comfortable, safe, and reassured. An experience in which relationships are deeply developed and open conversations are encouraged. Undoubtedly, this experience is one a […]
Recently, the College Board announced that they will not be administering at home SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. In addition, due to COVID-19 the capacity for in person examinations has been extremely limited. These factors will prevent thousands of students from taking the SAT exam. Furthermore, the at home ACT testing option will […]
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The word “microschool” or “minischool” may sound like a new concept given that most of us are accustomed to the large scale schooling system. However, the idea is not as foreign as one might think. In fact, microschools have been around for centuries! While their demand began to decline when the modern “large-scale” school system […]
Due to online learning students will be spending a lot more time on their devices consequently, excessive screen time can damage their eyes. Dr. Bahareh Golbahar, an optometrist shared her helpful tips with LA Mommies about lessening children’s eye strain: 7 Tips for Reducing Eye Strain: 1. The screen should be as far away as possible. Arm’s length or beyond is […]
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Creating “Learning Pods” to Facilitate Educational Instruction During COVID-19 Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer told school district leaders they must prepare for the possibility that students would need to continue learning remotely 100% of the time at the start of the school year. Research Shows Students Falling Months Behind During Virus […]
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