EDUCATION MATTERS—SANFORD SCHOOL'S PRIVATE SCHOOL BLOG

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How Books Can Help Tackle Tough Questions

3 Ways to Savor the Summer with Your Grad

Why Representation Matters Beyond AAPI Heritage Month

Benefits of Outdoor Learning

3 Ways To Stay Connected to Your Alma Mater

Art Smarts: Visual arts and emotional intelligence

7 STEM board games for your middle schooler

Celebrating Women's History Month In School Benefits All Learners

6 Ways for Families to support Teachers in the pandemic

3 meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month

Making the CASE: 4 Benefits of Early Childhood Programs

What does differentiated instruction really mean?

Mindset Matters: Setting High Expectations and Teaching Your Child to Achieve Them

Top 3 reasons why philanthropy is important for private schools

Tuning in to the right school for your family

The Power of Self Advocacy

Empower your child by teaching them materials management skills

Learning beyond the classroom

Knowing Where to Look: Recognizing Strong Academic Programs

How to Jump into a New School Community

Finding the Best Family Routine for a New School year

5 Tips To Tackle The High School Sports Preseason

Ways to Sharpen 7th-12th Grade Student Math Skills in the Summer

5 Tips To Encourage Your Child To Complete Their Summer Reading

3 Activities to Help Your Child Engage With Nature

6 Fun Ways To Promote Summer Learning

Keeping A Strong School Community During A Pandemic

Teacher Tips For Motivating Students During Hybrid Learning

5 Ways A Summer Enrichment Program Can Help Your Child

Letting Go of Your High School Senior

Establishing a School Routine During COVID-19

Bringing Our "A" Game to High School Sports During a Pandemic

Raising Our Voices About Coronavirus Racism

Helping Parents Manage Stress During The Covid-19 Pandemic

6 Tips For Building Healthy Screen Time Habits

Creating a Safe & Reliable Environment for Virtual Learning for Your Child

Helping Teenagers Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Helping Your Younger Child Manage Stress During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Counting on Alumni during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays

Ways To Get Tuition Assistance To Afford Private School

Parent Advice for Navigating the College Process During COVID-19

How to Get the Most from a Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference

3 Ideas for Delicious and Nutritious Lunches for Your Child

The Value of Electives and Clubs

Choosing A Private School During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How To Find a Welcoming School for Your Child

5 Reasons why alumni involvement is important for private schools

Talking with Young Children about Race and Racism

Sanford's Campus: Learning Without limits

How to Make the Most of Your Summer While Physical Distancing

How to Help Your Elementary Student Avoid The Summer Slide

How to Help Your Middle School Student Avoid the Summer Slide

How to Help Your High School Student Avoid the Summer Slide

How to Stay in Touch With Your High School Friends

5 Tips to Help Your Child Transition to Middle School

50 Ways to Save the Environment

8 Tips for Student Success During Distance Learning

4 Ways for Keeping Your Kids Safe In The Digital World

4 Things You Need To Know About Childhood Anxiety

Teaching History Through Multiple Perspectives

New Home, New School

Top Reasons To Be A Sanford Lifer

Patience, Focus, and Fulfillment: Why We Work with Our Hands

Give the Gift of Reading

Strategies for Maintaining Strong Student-Teacher Relationships

Parent Involvement For Working Families

Ways to Afford Private School On A Budget

Strength Training Success for Student-Athletes

Top things to look for at a Private School Open House

The College Application Process:Writing College Essays

Top Tips for Preparing for The College Application Process

Experiential, International Learning

How the Performing Arts Benefits Students

The importance of outdoor learning and play

Beyond Word Problems:  Making Sense of Math

Libraries for 21st-Century Learning

Building Creative Minds In The Woodworking Shop

Choosing the Right Performing Arts Program For Your Child

Investing In Early Childhood Education Is Worthwhile

Top Summer Enrichment Programs: Make It The Best Summer Ever!

4 Ways To Create An Inclusive Community

4 Ways To Help Your Child Navigate The College Search Process

Private Schools Build A Strong Sense Of Community

4 Ways a School Librarian Inspires Kids to Read

5 Mental Filters That Are Making Your Child Anxious

10 Gift Ideas for Children on Your Holiday Shopping List

Taking the Fear Out of Private School Tuition

Music To My Ears: Bring Home the Benefits of Singing

How Open Studio Art Classes Unlock Creativity

Finding the Right School For Your Child

Building Connections for a Caring School Community

Move It!: A Beginner’s Guide to Physical Literacy

Transitioning to First Grade: How Teachers Pave the Way

5 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Smooth Transition into School

5 Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

Why We Love Thematic Learning (and You Should, too!)

7 Places for Summer Family Fun in Delaware

How Design Thinking Inspires Future Engineers

Tools to Teach Coding to Kids

Is It Writing or Recess?: Getting Kids Excited About Writing

The Power of Student Led Conferences

Five Advantages of Personalized Learning

How To Prevent Student-Athlete Injuries During Sports

From Attitude to Activism: To Kill a Mockingbird and Social Justice

Finding Great Children’s Books Starring Black Characters

Healthy Minds, Happy Kids

How To Use a Calendar to Help Your Student Succeed

The Benefits of Student Participation in Community Service

What to Look for When Choosing a High School

Tips for a Healthy Holiday Routine for Children

The Hidden Benefits of Chores

2 Ways Private School Can Be An Affordable Option

Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conferences

The Beginner’s Guide to Private School Open Houses

4 Ways Diverse Schools Benefit Kids

How to Help Your Child with Homework

Advice for Students Beginning their Freshman Year in High School

List of Back-to-School Essentials

Back To School Checklist

What to Look for When Choosing a school for your child

Best Apps for Kids for the Summer

Summer Programs: the Learning and Fun Continues Beyond the School Year

Why We Read: Sanford School Shares a Love of Literature

Why are Sports Important to Your Middle School Student?

Learning Outside: Connecting Children with Nature

What is the Value of a Private School Education?

Finding Character Education Programs in Schools

What is Authentic Learning?

Makerspaces? What Does the Maker Movement Mean?

Service Learning: Developing Awareness and Empathy for Others

Growth Mindset: Cultivating Growth in our Schools

Sleep Routine—One of the Best Gifts for Your Child This Holiday

Choosing a Computer or Electronic Device For Your Child

'Tis the Season-Tax Benefits Of Charitable Giving At The End Of The Year

Benefits of an Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum

Encourage Risk by Taking Some

What Makes a High School Writing Program Successful?

Learn About Financial Aid & Affordability Options for Private Schools

Capturing School Memories: Taking Better Pictures with your Smartphone

Talking with Your Kids About Social Media

Staying in touch: what's the value of attending high school reunions?

The School Nurse: Helping Students Advocate For Themselves

How to create a stress free morning routine for you and your child

Private School Education: A student's reflection

What Should My Child Read this Summer?

Digital Citizenship: Developing Good Character Online

Modeling Good Sportsmanship – Everyone is a Teacher!

Finding the Right Summer Enrichment Program

Understanding Private Schools: Philanthropy 101

Parent Involvement Improves Your Child’s Educational Experience

Private School: an alumna's perspective

Advantages of a Private School Education

Sweating the Small Stuff: Helping Kids Handle Worry

It’s a Hard-Knock Life: Taking Concussions Seriously

World Language Education in the Early Years

Finding Great Teachers

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?

Educational Buzzwords...A Response from Head of School Mark Anderson

STEM! STEAM! 21st Century!: The ABCs of Educational Buzzwords, Part 2

STEM! STEAM! 21st Century...The ABCs of Educational Buzzwords Part 1

Choosing an After School Extended Day Program: A Guide

Parents Matter: Building Self Advocacy Skills

An Art Curriculum for Life

The Value of a Performing Arts Program Reaches Beyond the Stage

Art Makes Kids Smart

Schools of the Future

Applying to College: Advice for Students and Families

Liberal Arts and STEM are not Mutually Exclusive

Recess Time: The Importance of Play

Investing in a Private School Education Yields Big Rewards

Private School Can be Affordable

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