The Arborland Blog

Summer doesn’t have to mean a pause in learning; it can be a time when growth happens naturally. As both a principal and a parent, I’ve seen how children thrive when given the space to explore, build confidence, and learn at their own pace.

When summer hits, it’s hard to remember that school is really only weeks away from starting. Making spontaneous plans is what summer is...

Summer 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...

As parents begin planning for a summer without a school schedule, it can be daunting to imagine filling your child’s day. Dreams of days...

Summer 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...

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...

Summer is the time for long days and short nights, the kind of environment that children love. During this leisurely passage of time,...

By Ms. Melissa De Los Santos Avoid the dreaded “summer slide” with these three simple suggestions! 1. Read, read, read! One of the...

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...

Five Tips to Help Your Learner be an Achiever By: Melissa De Los Santos Find out exactly what is challenging them Is your elementary child having a hard time with long division? Are they confused by the phrasing of the question? Are they able to see clearly or is their vision a bit blurry? When you figure out specifically what your child is struggling with, it is easier to come up with focused — and consequently, more effective — solutions. If your child is challenged by lo

By Brianna Garcia Creativity is a key component, as well as a key to success, in most everything that we do: art, music, science, math, and even social and emotional intelligence. Studies have also shown that creative people are better problem solvers and are more flexible, which goes a long way in the boardroom. Children especially should nurture their creativity, both in the classroom – where ingenuity is second nature – and at home. But how can parents create an environmen

The 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...

Summer is nearing and that means the school year is over. This doesn’t mean that learning should stop! Summer programs are fun, exciting and keep students sharp for the upcoming school year. Here are 6 reasons to enroll your child in summer school. 1. Keeps students in a regular routine Students are used to daily routines during the school year. When children have unpredictable schedules in the summer, they need to readjust to a regular schedule once the fall comes again. Att

By Janet Hernandez Children are extremely curious little critters. They notice so many things that adults do not in our busy Southern...

By: 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 many of us now know, developing a love of reading doesn’t happen exclusively in the classroom or school environment. As educators and creators of educational spaces, we teachers strive to fill our classrooms with books for students to explore as part of their daily schedule. I know for me, one of the best parts of the year is being able to

By Ms. Mel February is International Friendship Month. We are lucky to have a close-knit community here at Arborland. From our mixed age...

By 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;...

By 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 ago who disliked reading very much. His attitude changed when I started reading “The Trumpet of the Swan” aloud to the class. It wasn’t long before this particular boy had his own copy of the book and was reading ahead! To help your child develop a love for reading, I have compiled a list of popular books that are recommended by our Montessor

By Ms. Jocelyn Santiago There comes a time that all parents dread – leaving their child with someone else. Besides your own piece of...