May 28, 20202 minCreating a Summer RoutineWhen summer hits, it’s hard to remember that school is really only weeks away from starting. Making spontaneous plans is what summer is...
May 21, 20201 minGetting the Most Out of SummerSummer is right around the corner – where did the time go? – and we’re all uncertain about what this time holds for us. This doesn’t mean...
May 19, 20202 minHow to Prevent Summer Learning LossAs parents begin planning for a summer without a school schedule, it can be daunting to imagine filling your child’s day. Dreams of days...
May 13, 20202 minHow to Create a Summer ReaderSummer is a great time to pick up the habit of reading every day. There are so many fun, easy ways to create a summer reader! Reading...
May 5, 20202 minWe Miss Our Friends!Being out of school means many things for our children, but the big change that they might be focusing on is that they do not get to see...
Jun 21, 20192 minA Montessori SummerSummer is the time for long days and short nights, the kind of environment that children love. During this leisurely passage of time,...
May 28, 20192 minRetaining Knowledge Over the SummerBy Ms. Melissa De Los Santos Avoid the dreaded “summer slide” with these three simple suggestions! 1. Read, read, read! One of the...
May 16, 20192 minWhy Summer at Arborland?By Melissa De Los Santos The academic year is coming to a close, and parents are surely thinking about who to visit, which event to...
Nov 7, 20183 minHelp! My Child is Struggling in School!Five Tips to Help Your Learner be an Achiever By: Melissa De Los Santos Find out exactly what is challenging them Is your elementary...
Jul 17, 20183 minFostering a Creative Environment at HomeBy Brianna Garcia Creativity is a key component, as well as a key to success, in most everything that we do: art, music, science, math,...
Jun 14, 20182 min2018 Arborland Montessori Summer Reading ListThe brain is a muscle and just like any other muscle, we must continue to exercise it over the summer to keep our reading skill muscles...
May 22, 20182 min6 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Summer SchoolSummer is nearing and that means the school year is over. This doesn’t mean that learning should stop! Summer programs are fun, exciting...
Apr 19, 20182 minHelp Your Child See the Natural Science Around ThemBy Janet Hernandez Children are extremely curious little critters. They notice so many things that adults do not in our busy Southern...
Jan 11, 20184 minFostering A Lifelong Love of ReadingBy: Ms. Ashley Simms You’ve all seen the saying: “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Well, that technically is probably true, but as...
Feb 22, 20172 minFriendship at ArborlandBy Ms. Mel February is International Friendship Month. We are lucky to have a close-knit community here at Arborland. From our mixed age...
Feb 20, 20152 minThe Benefits of Organized Games and Free PlayBy Miss Melissa De Los Santos Playing is an essential part of life, especially for children. The act of playing is not just to kill time;...
Nov 21, 20141 minRecommended Reading ListsBy Ms. Cynthia Van Praet As many of you know, getting some children to read can be very challenging. I remember a boy in my class years...
Aug 28, 20142 minWhat Can I Do to Get My Child Ready for Preschool?By Ms. Jocelyn Santiago There comes a time that all parents dread – leaving their child with someone else. Besides your own piece of...
Aug 22, 20141 minPreschool Visits: 10 Questions Parents Need to AskThe best way to see if a preschool is right for your child is to visit. However, what exactly should you be looking for? Here are 10 key...