Easy Activities to 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 or she may be 2 1/2 years behind! All children, whether from […]
Negative Effects of Social Media and What to Do Instead
Social media usage has been growing among teens. While it was originally created to be a tool to connect one another, it has grown into something that is causing many negative effects. The constant use of and abuse of social media is causing things such as: In an effort to break some of these negative […]
Tips and Tricks to Help Your PreK-2 Students
As your child’s first teacher, you play an important role in helping your child be prepared for PreK-2nd grade. Here are some practical tips you can use to incorporate literacy and math skills into your everyday routines. Early Literacy Skills: Math Skills
Manners Can Be The Key to Success
As we raise kids in this digital age, it seems as though manners can fall by the wayside. Here is a helpful list that can help serve as a reminder of what manners might be most important as children grow up.
Stay Engaged in Learning Over the Summer
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 or she may be two and a half years behind! All children, […]
Proper Sleep Can Increase Success in the Classroom
Getting enough sleep is important for children of all ages. Even as adults, sleep is a time when the body can recharge and repair. Repair takes place throughout the body, especially in the brain. Studies have shown that the brain of someone who is not getting regular sleep looks similar to that of a drug […]
Attendance Matters
Attendance is one of the most important factors in determining a child’s success in school. Absences, especially at the elementary level, may seem like they are not a big deal, but as you can see by viewing the chart below, it all adds up. Please make sure to send your child to school every day. […]
HIVE is Accepting New Student Applications for the 2024-25 School Year
HIVE Preparatory is currently accepting new student applications. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information regarding HIVE Prep and its enrollment process, please contact Ketsia Fouquet at klfouquet@hiveprep.com or at (305) 231-4888.
A Growth Mindset
Some children are born with an inner drive to keep trying over and over when they fail. Most children aren’t, though, and it is up to us to help them see that failing is actually the key to succeeding. Teaching our children the word YET is key. They may come to you and say, “I […]
March is Reading Month
Reading is celebrated across the nation during the month of March. HIVE has many activities planned in our buildings, but you can also celebrate at home with your child. Here are some great ways to incorporate reading into the month of March and beyond. 1. Go Book Shopping. This can be done anywhere […]