How to Build Fine Motor Skills to Prepare for PreK and Kindergarten
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home:
Building Strong Parent-School Relationships
Beacon aims to build positive relationships with parents to create a successful environment for their children. Students can build confidence, develop a sense of belonging and achieve more academically when they know that parents and the school are a team. Parents are encouraged to read school newsletters and emails, check the school website and attend […]
Teach Your Child to Show Kindness
Most of the kindness that children learn is from people, mostly their parents, showing kindness to them. Another way that children can learn kindness is by practicing. Here are 10 ways that your child can practice kindness. This could even be made into a chart, with stickers placed next to each one whenever your child […]
Virtual Summer Learning
Studies show that children who do not read or lack access to books during the summer lose up to 2 months of reading progress. Those losses accumulate during the elementary school years so that by the time a child enters middle school, he or she may be 2 1/2 years behind! All children, whether from […]
Alternatives to Social Media
Social media usage has been growing among young people. While it was originally created as a tool to connect with one another, it has grown into something that causes many negative effects. The constant use of and abuse of social media is causing things such as: To break some of these negative trends, here are […]
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN!
At Beacon College Prep, scholars thrive in a joyful, high-achieving environment where every day is filled with growth, learning and success. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Secure your scholar’s future today.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. To the naked eye, it may look like teachers work short hours and get summers off. What many don’t know is that is far from the truth. At the beginning of each year, teachers spend weeks preparing their classrooms. They attend training over the summer, come in early, stay […]
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN!
At Beacon College Prep, scholars thrive in a joyful, high-achieving environment where every day is filled with growth, learning and success. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Secure your scholar’s future today.
Helpful Websites to Help Prevent Summer Slide
Studies show that children who do not read or have access to books during the summer lose up to two months of reading performance. Those losses accumulate during the elementary school years so that by the time a child enters middle school, he/she may be 2 1/2 years behind! All children, whether from low, middle […]
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins this month! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday night March 7. We “spring forward” to make the most of the longer daylight hours ahead. This is also a great time to: Losing an hour of sleep can take a few days to […]
