Math Anxiety
by Wendy Taylor As much as my English-oriented brain would hate to admit it, math skills are crucial for functioning in the adult world. This means…
Use Student Work to Increase Motivation
by Wendy Taylor I, like many others, fondly remember the pride I felt when I walked into the classroom and saw my work hanging up on…
5 Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
by Janelle Koszarek, MBA, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement Getting kids to eat vegetables can often feel like an impossible task. Mealtimes are critical…
How Bullying Affects Sleep
Bullying is often underestimated in its impact on the lives of both young people and adults. In addition to the immediate emotional (and, at times,…
6 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Giving Back
by Meghan Hodgin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Developing empathy in children is imperative to ensure we are promoting…
2019 Tech Gift Guide for Kids
By Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Another memo to Santa was left on the Helpdesk printer this year. It seems Toy Town Industries is vying…
20 Ways to “Reset” When the Kids Are Having a Hard Day
by Lisa Pennington, thepenningtonpoint.com A few days ago (maybe more than a few, I lose track of time easily) I got a great question from…
Curb your Words: Remedies for Foul Language
By Wendy Taylor, M.Ed, Executive Director, Learning Essentials For preschoolers and early elementary-age children, “bad words” might range from potty language and/or bodily function-themed terms to…
3 Important Life Skills Developed Through Extracurricular Activities
by Dr. Lisa Lenhart, Ph.D.; Child Psychologist http://llenhartphd.webs.com/ This is the time of year that kids of all ages are making some decisions about whether to…
What it Means to Have a Growth Mindset
By Jennifer Peterson, Upper School Dean of Teaching & Learning, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child If you’re an educator or have been near…
Dos and Don’ts of Parent Interviews
By Liz Yee, Director of Admission, Lowell School The parent interview is an important part of the private school admissions process. If your child is…