Category Archives: Early Learners

Visual Learners – In a Word-based Educational System

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Janis Adams

This week the New York Times Learning Network posed an interesting question: Do schools need to do more to support visual thinkers? Some people think in words; others in pictures. A professor argues that “society is failing visual thinkers, and that hurts … Continue reading →

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Preventing Summer Slide

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Janis Adams

We are all familiar with the concept that students lose significant learning gains over the summer— the infamous Summer Slide. One of the original studies on the subject from The American Educational Research Association states, “summer loss equaled about one … Continue reading →

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Confidence and Academics

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Janis Adams

Many parents encourage high self-esteem in their children—and they should! Self-esteem is how favorably a person regards him or herself. However, studies show there is actually little to no correlation between self-esteem and academic performance.  Boosting confidence, on the other … Continue reading →

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9 Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Needs

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Janis Adams

“I believe it’s important for pre-kindergarten children to be able to follow directions and to have the ability to express their feelings.” says K-12 principal Jolene Jackson. “Some of the reading and math skills I would like to see kids … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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