What is STEAM Education?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. By providing STEAM education here at HIVE PREP, 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 […]

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!

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.

How to Help your Child Develop Basic Phonemic Awareness

What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes) that make up words. Phonemic awareness does not utilize visual letters. It is done completely through listening and speaking. These skills get stronger through repeated exposure and practice.  What are skills to help my child start?

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.

Congratulations!

HIVE is a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School! This is the school to send your student to for a quality education that will prepare them for the future!

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.

Tips for Reading to Your Children

Reading with your children is a great way to help them build their oral language and vocabulary. It is also a very special time to spend one-on-one each day. Make sure to choose a book that is slightly above your child’s reading ability. Take time to stop and talk about the story and pull out […]

HIVE Prep Named 2024 Blue Ribbon School

Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has been recognizing schools based on their academic excellence and their ability to close achievement gaps. According to the press release, “The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education […]