How to Inspire a Child’s Love of Reading
Early childhood literacy has been linked to countless benefits, everything from academic success and social-emotional skills to physical and mental health, and longer life expectancy.
While...
Family Crafting Project: How To Make Miniatures
The world of miniatures has caught the attention of adults and kids alike.
Despite the recent rise in popularity of the pink plastic balls called...
How Art Helps Kids Learn At Every Age
Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into that...
How to Avoid the Aches and Pains from Backpacks
Heading back to the classroom means school shopping for supplies, clothes, and more than likely, a new backpack. More than 79 million students in...
AI as a Resource, Not a Replacement: What Parents Should Know
As supervisor of the digital learning experience at Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), Eric Haines sees himself, in part, as a futurist. “What are...
How Teachers Prepare Their Kids for School
For many parents, back-to-school season starts in August. But Frederick County teachers start preparing for the next school year almost as soon as school...
Winter/Spring Sports in Frederick
School is right around the corner – winter tryouts typically take place in the fall, so plan ahead for the winter and the spring...
5 Ways Families Can Ease Into Back To School
Summer vacation is coming to a close, and now it is time to focus on the transition back to school. Facing the unknowns of...
8 Fantastic Fantasy Books
Sometimes, entering into fantastical worlds helps us better understand our own world. These books explore relationships, hope, family, justice, humor and more against the...
The 10 Commandments of Back to School
A retired teacher’s advice on how to make the most of a new school year
The first few days of school are important ones for...
