What is STEAM Education?
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. By providing STEAM education here at Beacon, we allow students to be creative and give them a chance to learn and apply inquiry skills as they collaborate with others. STEAM fosters engineering and design thinking and helps students master math and science concepts. Many STEAM jobs […]
Embrace Boredom in Childhood
We live in a fast-paced world filled with instant gratification and constant entertainment. Have you ever paused to consider what this creates in our children? Children don’t have the opportunity to face challenges, communicate effectively or use their imagination. The next time your child complains of boredom, remember that boredom is good and is needed. […]
So, How was School Today?
Have you ever asked your child “How was School Today?” only to get an answer such as “fine”, “good” or “bad”? This could be because of how the question is phrased. It is too easy for students to give a one-word answer. Here are a few ways to ask and get an answer!
How to Teach Gratitude
This time of year can cause students to focus on material items and what they might not have instead of what they do have. Here are a few ways to teach gratitude at home. Keep in mind that learning gratitude takes time. Be patient and continue to model this at home.
Giving at the Holiday Season
The holidays are a great time to teach children compassion and empathy for others. It is easy for children to be excited to receive gifts, but how do we develop the same enthusiasm for giving? Here are some examples of how you can involve your child in the joy of giving.
Tips and Ideas to Foster Reading at Home Over the Holidays
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Education Based on Core Values
At Beacon College Prep, we take an unconventional approach to fostering admirable character: we give students choices and guiding principles as opposed to rules and consequences. Beacon’s Core Values include:
Parent/Teacher Collaboration
Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This will happen when parents and teachers work together. This can happen in several ways.
Make Screen Time Educational
PBS Kids -This is a great site for kids of all ages featuring all of your kids’ favorite characters from PBS! RHC Books – Featuring books, activities, games and more all surrounding your favorite characters from Random House Books! This is a great way to make books come alive for little ones! Star Fall – […]
How to Build Fine Motor Skills at Home
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:
