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Differentiated vs. Individualized Instruction
July 14, 2021 Teaching is an art form that can be both complex and highly rewarding. While students differ in a myriad of ways from their strengths, backgrounds, needs, and interests, when teachers meet them at their skill level, it not only builds confidence but also invigorates teachers. Many teachers “teach to the middle” which…
Preschool Nutrition: Supporting Healthy Bodies and Minds
July 1, 2021 Is your preschooler in the habit of only wanting to eat certain foods? As parents, we worry whether our children are eating enough of the right foods to properly nourish their growing bodies and minds. We worry whether we are limiting enough of those not-so-healthy food choices. It can be difficult to…
Looking Ahead and Moving Forward
June 17, 2021 As we close the book on the 2020-21 school year, parents across the country are evaluating their child’s academic performance during the past year before deciding on the best path forward. Is their child flourishing? Are they hitting the appropriate academic milestones? There has been growing concern that this “lost year” of…
Columbia Academy to Offer School-Age Before and After Care for 2021-2022 School Year
June 10, 2021 Columbia Academy is here to help with your family’s child care needs for your school-aged children. We are pleased to offer before and after care for school-age children during the 2021-2022 school year. Since 1991, Columbia Academy has provided parents with the highest quality child care, providing a safe place for children’s…
Will My Elementary or Middle Schooler Benefit From Summer Tutoring?
June 4, 2021 Children often begin tutoring during the school year when grades are slipping and there is a gap in knowledge. It can be a balancing act for children to acquire new skills and sharpen knowledge of existing concepts and skills while also juggling extracurriculars and other family obligations during the school year. During…