by Kim | Dec 19, 2022 | Accelerated Learning, Decision Making for Parents
I first heard of the IB elementary school program last year when touring D13 schools for PreK programs. It wasn’t something on my radar as they had only just started the process and we all know how government bureaucracy works. Surprisingly though, as I toured the...
by Kim | Dec 12, 2022 | Accelerated Learning, Decision Making for Parents
Gifted programs in elementary school should serve kids who often learn in a different way and at a different rate than other children. The whole point of gifted education is to provide children with appropriate opportunities to meet their needs so they can reach their...
by Kim | Nov 15, 2022 | Decision Making for Parents
A kindergarten school tour (preferably in-person) gives you the inside scoop on what the school stands for, what kind of families you’ll encounter (+ whether you fit in), and a portal into what older kids are capable of doing if they continue with that school....
by Kim | Jun 23, 2022 | Decision Making for Parents, Preschool at home
Spoiler: A Montessori certification isn’t necessary even if you can’t afford to send your child to a Montessori daycare or preschool. In fact, I think society’s over reliance on credentials is one of the contributing factors to inequality. A degree...
by Kim | Jun 14, 2022 | Decision Making for Parents
Choosing between daycare or public schools for your three or four year old can seem like a daunting challenge. There’s the convenience factor to consider, the “curriculum”, the rules – both written and unwritten, and the level of...
by Kim | Feb 6, 2022 | Decision Making for Parents, Preschool at home
Celebrating Lunar New Year as a second generation American is something I find tricky, especially because both my parents have passed away and my husband’s family isn’t of Chinese descent. Of course I want our son to understand why celebrating the lunar...
