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Florida's School Choice Bill Expansion Explained.
The idea of full school choice is a dream for parents everywhere. To be able to send your children to a private school of your choice or school them at home would truly change the face of education as we know it. All schools, both public and private, would now have to compete for your approval by offering what families want as opposed to what they, or the state, want.
7 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Creativity at Home
Creativity is an essential part of every child’s development and education. It helps foster their imagination, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, which are vital throughout life. As a parent, you can play a significant role in helping your child develop and nurture their creativity.
What does learning look like at Acton Academy?
Acton Academy is a revolutionary way of learning that encourages learners to take charge of their own education and explore and discover the world around them, building skills and knowledge in a meaningful and relevant way.
How to choose age-appropriate books, toys, and other learning resources.
Choosing age-appropriate books, toys, and learning resources can be a daunting task for parents. While it’s important to ensure that children are exposed to age-appropriate material, it’s also essential to find material that is engaging and enjoyable for them. After all, the goal is to foster their learning and development in a safe and fun way.
How to Help Your Child Find Their Passion
Your child's passions are one of the most important things in their life – and for you as a parent, it's important to help your child find their passion and encourage them to pursue it. But finding that passion can be a daunting task. It can be hard to know where to start or how to help your child discover their interests and make the most of them.
How to encourage your child to slow down and not rush through everything
As parents, we want our children to succeed and excel in life, but it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of daily life and encourage (possibly subconsciously) our kids to rush through tasks and activities. Encouraging your child to take their time and not rush through everything can help them develop better problem-solving skills, build self-confidence, and foster a more relaxed attitude.
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style: What to Look for and How to Help
As a parent, it’s important to understand your child’s learning style. Different children learn in different ways, and understanding their learning style can help you to better support and guide them.
How to Create a Learning Space at Home for Your Family
Learning is an essential part of life, and having a dedicated space at home dedicated to learning and education can be invaluable to a family. A learning space is an area that is specifically designed to help children, teens, and adults learn and increase their knowledge.
6 Tips to Help Your Children Embrace Discomfort
The world can (and will) be a challenging place, and there will inevitably be times when our children have to push through uncomfortable situations in order to achieve their goals. By teaching them to embrace discomfort, we can help prepare them for the many obstacles they will face throughout their lives.
Why We Started Acton Academy Palm Beach
When I took a deep dive into all that Acton Academy has to offer, I knew that is the school system I wanted for my children. Here's our founders story of why he got started.
6 Simple Steps to Motivate Your Child to Be Active.
As parents, it’s important to ensure that our kids stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, with the rise of technology, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get kids off of the couch and out into the fresh air. However, there are so many benefits to keeping kids active that it should be a priority for all parents.
6 Steps to Develop Your Child’s Listening Skills
Developing a child's listening skills is an important part of their overall development. Listening skills help children understand directions, participate in conversations, and absorb information. Developing these skills early can help them succeed in school, work and relationships.
5 Simple Strategies to Enhance a Child’s Focus
We all know it can be hard to get our kids to stay focused on the task at hand. Whether they’re working on something hard, stepping outside of their comfort zone, or even just trying to pay attention to a discussion, it can be a struggle. But with the right strategies, you can help your child focus and stay on task.
How to Get Started With Family Rules
Having family rules in place is an important part of parenting. They provide structure, guidance, and security and help to ensure that everyone in the family is treated fairly and with respect. Establishing family rules is an important step in helping to create a safe and secure home environment for everyone.
10 Ways to Get Your Child Hooked on Writing
Writing is an invaluable skill for children to learn, as it can provide them with an important outlet to express their thoughts and feelings while developing their creativity and communication skills.
10 New Years Resolutions for Children
As parents, it’s our job to help our children develop healthy habits and positive mindsets. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to start the year off right and help our kids gain a sense of responsibility and accomplishment. They can even be incentivized with a year-end reward like a trip together.
5 Ways to Help Foster a Love of Reading in Your Child
Reading is an essential skill, and can open up a world of opportunities for children and help them to develop their language skills, critical thinking, and creativity. It is important for parents and educators to provide children with the resources and support they need to develop their reading skills and foster a love of reading.
Getting Started with Positive Affirmations for Children
Positive affirmations can help children stay motivated, build self-esteem, and develop positive thinking habits. They can also help them deal with difficult emotions and challenging situations.
The Importance of Imagination
It doesn't seem like a day goes by when we don't hear from another parent who has seen their child become less and less imaginative. Sadly, most parents think that a declining imagination in children is just a natural consequence of growing up, but it's not. It's a consequence of putting children into environments, like their school, that praise conformity, and sameness.
What Does School Really Teach Children?
How do conventional schools teach anything? By making children obedient and terrified of failure. Your child crams for a test not because they love what they're learning but because they don't want to be punished for not conforming to the school's expectations.