The Importance of Kindergarten
Every year, in the United States the 21st of April is the official celebration date of National Kindergarten Day. Why April 21 you ask? Well, it is the birthday of…
Category: Homeschool
Cyberbullying: The Ugly Truth
Cyberbullying is an undeniable truth, defined as the use of electronic communication (social media platforms, websites, apps, texts) to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or…
Partner Spotlight: Groza Learning Center
As an experienced education partner, Laurel Springs recognizes that when it comes to learning options, one size does not fit all. Whether our partners want a comprehensive education program or…
Tips For Mid Year Homeschool Transition
Here’s the good news, mid-year is the perfect time to transition to homeschool! Whether you’re considering transitioning due to the current pandemic, your child is falling behind, not being challenged,…
How to Build Successful Learning Pods
What is a Learning Pod? Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts across the country are continuing with remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents worry that their children…
Tips on How to Reduce Homework Distractions
In a time of digital media, a world of distractions is at your fingertips so, minimizing as many distractions as possible will help get homework off your to-do list quicker…
The MicroSchool Phenomenon
The word “microschool” or “minischool” may sound like a new concept given that most of us are accustomed to the large scale schooling system. However, the idea is not as…
Is too much screen time damaging your child’s eyes?
Due to online learning students will be spending a lot more time on their devices consequently, excessive screen time can damage their eyes. Dr. Bahareh Golbahar, an optometrist shared her helpful tips with LA…
Learning Pods and Homeschool to Facilitate Education
Creating “Learning Pods” to Facilitate Educational Instruction During COVID-19 Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer told school district leaders they must prepare for the possibility that students…