Getting your little one excited about his or her academic future may seem difficult, especially if your child is not one to read quietly or remain patient while learning to print his or her name. There are several things you can do at home, starting from a very early age, that will help your child...Read More

Believe it or not, preschool teaching methods are not that different from the methods used to teach older kids. They are simply modified to make them more engaging and designed to be on a younger child’s level. Below, you’ll learn about three new methods of learning that you’ll find being used in preschools across the...Read More

If your pre-K kiddo loves dinosaurs, he or she is certainly not alone. You probably already know that you can utilize your child’s love of a certain animal, food, character, or dinosaur to your advantage when it comes to education, too. Here, we’ve created a list of fun, exciting, and affordable activities especially for the...Read More

Kindergarten is an important and exciting experience in your child’s life. It represents one of his or her first steps toward independence, provides the foundation for his or her academic life, and even allows your child to practice the basics of social interactions. There are numerous ways to prepare your child for kindergarten, but the...Read More

Summer is just around the corner, and that means kids will want to go out, play, and have fun. Though free play is absolutely vital to your child’s development, it’s important that you also incorporate some structured learning into each day. Here are some of the best and most exciting outdoor activities that will spark...Read More

Sending your child to pre-K for the first time is a big step for both you and your child. There is likely some apprehension as you worry about how to handle things like separation anxiety or perhaps even social struggles. Fortunately, there are things you can do during the summer months to help prepare your...Read More

With all of the violence in today’s schools and the nonstop media coverage that follows, it’s only reasonable to expect that your child might have questions. If your preschool-aged child comes to you with questions or concerns about violence in schools, it’s best to handle it as simply and as matter-of-fact as possible. Here are...Read More

Thanks to the digital age, there is information at our fingertips. Unfortunately, not all of this information is positive, and even very young children are exposed to negative media. If your preschool-aged child comes to you with questions about school violence, you may be curious about the best way to handle it. Here are some...Read More

For many families, private school makes sense for older children who need more academic challenge than public school alone can provide. What’s more, Catholic families often find that private school offers a more well-rounded approach to education that includes both religious and academic upbringing. There are also a few reasons why private school is a...Read More

Work hard and play hard, the Kindergarten annual Fire Truck Ride is an East Lake Academy tradition. It was a beautiful day to ride on the truck and honor those who bravely take care of us in times of trouble.  Read More