What’s the most important school tool of all? A library card! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, which began in 1987 when former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett urged a national campaign for all [Read More]
It’s the next step after toddlerhood. Maybe a mother’s day out or preschool, but going to kindergarten is a big step. How do you know if your child is ready? Parents often find it hard [Read More]
Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage for most children. It usually sets in between six and 12 months of age, and can last two to four months. For some toddlers, it reappears between 18 [Read More]
I remember lying awake for hours the night before the first day of school each fall. So many questions were swirling around my brain. What did the year have in store for me? Would my teacher be [Read More]
Private Schools The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd. S. Birmingham, AL 35222 205.445.1232 www.altamontschool.org The Mission of the Altamont School is to improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated students capable of independent thinking and innovative ideas. Creative Montessori [Read More]
A recent news story highlights the need for sensory sensitivity in our daily school routines. Jack Higgins, a graduating senior at a Putnam County high school in New York State received a silent ovation resulting [Read More]
When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day 6 hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a [Read More]
Summer camp is a win-win situation for families. It gives parents the child-free time they need to work or care for younger children, while keeping their older children occupied with fun activities. The only disadvantage [Read More]
BIRMINGHAM AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS Advent Episcopal School 2019 6th Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-252-2535 sfawal@adventepiscopalschool.org www.adventepiscopalschool.org Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in grades 4K-8. [Read More]
Post-it Die Cut Notes (MSRP $5.99) Available in new shapes, including emoji, floral, musical instruments, waffles + syrup and more, these sticky notes are the perfect way to encourage students to take notes and stay [Read More]
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