Category Archives: Early Elementary

The Gifted Learner

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Janis Adams

During infancy, the brain experiences a large amount of growth. There is an explosion of synapse formation between neurons during early brain development. This rapid period of synaptic growth plays a vital role in learning, memory formation, and adaptation early … Continue reading →

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Anxious Children and Learning

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Janis Adams

Anxiety and depression are treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are getting neither treatment nor accommodations, according to the Child Mind Institute Children’s Mental Health Report. Because anxiety is a normal response to stress factors, … Continue reading →

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An Alternative: Academic Achievers Academy

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Janis Adams

In a perfect world, you send your child off to school and they return smiling, stimulated, curious, and capable. Because school is their job and they feel confident, accepted, and passionate about the work they are doing. As a parent, … Continue reading →

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Starting School? How’s it Going?

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Janis Adams

Whether you just started Kindergarten like Prince George, or 11th grade, here are a a few tips that will keep you on the road to a smooth school year. Organization is key. A designated study space will go a long … Continue reading →

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Building Confidence and Resiliency in Young Learners

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Janis Adams

The transition into kindergarten can be difficult. But ultimately, building a foundation of confidence and resiliency will equip children with the mindset, motivation, and capability to succeed in school. Continue reading →

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Waiting for Private School Admissions

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Janis Adams

For many applying to Los Angeles Independent Schools, the anticipation of enrollment decisions is nerve-racking and daunting, or as the LA Times referred to it, “waiting for Black Friday”. After all the research, testing, applying, and interviewing, there is nothing … Continue reading →

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At KinderPrep, Kids get Ready for Kindergarten

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Janis Adams

by Sonali Kohli LA Times Aug. 16, 2016 The summer school students plopped down on an orange mat and listened as teacher Elizabeth read aloud to them from a book. As she pointed out different animals, they took turns pinning the lion and polar bear pictures on a cork board. They had already gone through parts of a book — front … Continue reading →

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Is Your Child Ready for Back to School?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Janis Adams

On average, students who don’t engage in summer learning lose the equivalent of two months’ worth of grade-level math and reading skills, according to the National Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University. “What I worry about a lot … Continue reading →

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Gifted Children Need Support

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Janis Adams

Gifted children frequently encounter less academic support at school than children at the opposite end of the spectrum. Why is it that gifted children are not always given as much instructional support as children with learning difficulties? Adam Caller, educator … Continue reading →

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How to Set Up a Home Literacy Environment

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Janis Adams

Have you ever thought of the little steps you could do to enrich your child’s literacy skills at home? Here are eight excellent strategies proven to motivate your early learner. These strategies can be implemented at home in addition to … Continue reading →

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