Jan 26, 2014 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Hot Topics, Local Events, Local Resources, Preschool, Recreation, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
This week we have FOUR items to spotlight, and trust us – you’ll want to be in the know on all of these: ~ New Giveaway from Gellar Law Group ~ Winner of the Greensboro Science Center Giveaway ~ Special TMoM events in the works ~ Use our Preschool...
Jan 20, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
By Angela Levine, parent of student at St. John’s Lutheran School What makes an education “complete”? Parents ask themselves this question when they begin to think about where they will send their children to school. Most would agree that having rigorous academic...
Jan 5, 2014 | -, Education, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Kids Eat Free, Local Events, Local Resources, Preschool, Sunday Spotlights
We hope our readers are enjoying our new website feature: The Sunday Spotlight. This weekly blog will promote local events, businesses, schools, and activities. This week we feature info on Annunciation Christian Academy’s Open House as well as a fabulous...
Dec 19, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
Betsy Kester, Curriculum Coordinator at Redeemer School It’s that time of year – no, not Christmas – time to think about Kindergarten. “Is my child ready?” He’ll be five just before August. She seems to do well in her preschool class. We have a saying in my family:...
Oct 20, 2013 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Chelle Jeffrey, New Garden Friends School alumna and parent of a current third grader who enrolled in kindergarten My mother says she picked New Garden Friends School for me because I was a rule follower. She knew that at most schools, I’d sit in the front row and...
Oct 17, 2013 | -, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Carlen Walters, Greensboro Day School parent My youngest son asked, “Mommy, what does ‘let’ mean, as in piglet?” I said, “It means small.” He asked, “Am I a MANLET?!” We all love our children, but as they get older we have to ask the question, do we LIKE who they...
Oct 3, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Brook Wingate, Greensboro Day School parent When choosing a school for your child, the big questions always come first. What curriculum do they use? Will my child be challenged? Do they offer the resources and activities to meet my child’s needs? For our family,...
Sep 2, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Recreation
By Kathryn Pepper Happy Labor Day! Whether you’re stuck inside this holiday due to the weather, or you’re looking for fun projects to do with your young ones before preschool starts, today’s craft idea is a perfect suggestion. More fun, crafty ideas...
Aug 21, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
Sometimes I think we make parenting too difficult. Every once in a while I hear something come out of the mouths of my children and I think, “Brilliant! Why didn’t I think of that?” Their ideas are so simple, yet entail so much common sense. As a new...
Jul 5, 2013 | Education, Humor, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Scott Rigdon I find that, as a 40-something Gamer, parents’ eyes quickly glaze over when I start talking about my gaming prowess, or for that matter, the gaming accomplishments of my children. I’m here to tell you that if you choose your games wisely, they could...
Jun 26, 2013 | -, Education, Preschool, Private Schools
Sponsored by New Garden Friends School At A Child’s Garden preschool, we know that a child’s work is play. Each day, our students are given ample time to play, pretend, and enjoy the fresh air of our beautiful natural surroundings. We know that through play, children...
Jun 19, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Recreation
Sponsored by Edward McKay Used Books & More School’s out! But that doesn’t mean your kids have to lose the book habit. Keep them reading all summer long with our annual Monkey Shines reading program in the Greensboro and Winston-Salem branches of...
May 17, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By a St. John’s mom, Jen Fuqua From clothing to food to jobs to significant others, there’s nothing like the total package. Something where everything just fits right and offers all that you’re looking for. Last week was National Teacher Appreciation Week....
Apr 25, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Recreation, Tutoring
By Jennifer Aceves, Head of Upper Division & Hallie Harding, Head of Lower Division at Noble Academy As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, school is coming to a close. What does summer mean for your family? Vacations, cookouts, days at the pool,...
Apr 8, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Preschool
By Katherine Graham I have a fabulous kid that is miserable in his current educational setting. He attends an excellent school with great teachers. He has all that a public education can offer and I don’t think it is what works for him. The pickle about it all...
Mar 17, 2013 | -, Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Preschool, Private Schools, Recreation
By Shelley Holden If you are looking for a fun and creative summer day camp for kids, St Paul’s Preschool’s Camp Create in Winston-Salem is just the answer! Run by St. Paul’s Preschool teachers, this camp offers crafts, games, adventures and more for your little ones....
Mar 10, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Sports
By Richard Moore, managing partner, The Little Gym “Welcome to The Little Gym!” With that simple statement The Little Gym of Greensboro opened over 13 years ago in the Westridge Square Shopping Center off Battleground Avenue. It was the best of times. Our simple...
Mar 8, 2013 | -, Education, Preschool
By Rev. Felicia Stewart Hoyle, Parish Associate, Director of Christian Education and Preschool Known for being “a small preschool with a big heart,” Clemmons Presbyterian Church Preschool will have an Open House on Tuesday, March 12 at 10 a.m.There will be...
Mar 7, 2013 | Education, Elementary, Preschool
By Rachel Hoeing When many of us were growing up, we went to the same neighborhood school as all our friends and started Kindergarten when we turned five. But times have changed. Not only do we have a plethora of options for schooling, but parents can decide when to...
Jan 26, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
We are extremely fortunate to have as many schooling options as we do, but if you are like me, the options just make your decision more difficult. Whether your child is starting Kindergarten, or you are ready for a change in their education in the upper grades, we...
Nov 29, 2012 | -, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Shannon Burghart I have an extreme passion for quality early care and learning, which is why I was so excited to learn about Shepherd’s Way Day School in Colfax. If you’re looking for quality care and learning for your young child, I recommend you...
Nov 5, 2012 | Education, Elementary, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool
By Katie Moosbrugger Tikki Tikki Tembo-no Sa Rembo-chari Bari Ruchi-pip Peri Pembo. Remember him? Tikki Tikki Tembo was my favorite children’s book character growing up, and to this day I can still recite his name in its entirety. The story is about Tikki falling down...
Oct 30, 2012 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing Should you let your child skip school to head to the beach? How about a week at Disney? What about just a Friday here or there to go out of town with some friends? Or what about skipping school to visit the annual local fair? How about skipping to...
Sep 21, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By N. Amalie Harris, M.A. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist Ever wonder why some kids are practically born talking and others take their sweet time learning “to use their words?” There are lots of factors that determine when children will talk, including their...
Sep 9, 2012 | -, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Preschool
By Kim McClure of the YMCA of Northwest NC Why is before and after school important for kids? From tutoring and the enrichment activities to stimulate the mind to physical activity to improve health, after school programs are an extension of the school day that give...
Aug 21, 2012 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool, Private Schools
By Karen Grossman, author of the blog Mom in the Muddle It’s August. My heart sinks when I see store shelves crammed with notebooks, pencils, lunchboxes, and various other school supplies that give my credit card a workout. My kids get lost in the excitement of...
Aug 20, 2012 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Rachel Hoeing and Guest Blogger Amy Beveridge School days are just around the corner! Most school systems in our area will be hosting Open Houses during the next two weeks. Even most preschools will have a “meet the teacher” day. Since I taught in the school system...
Jul 19, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Education, Elementary, Health, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Henri Brown Of all the things parents need to know—how to potty train, how to prevent accidents, how to feed and water your children well—no one educates parents about the components of reading. Yet, according to childrenofthecode.org, ”more children are at...
Jul 9, 2012 | Camps, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Tutoring
Written by the friendly folks at Sprouts Sprouts is now enrolling children ages 3-5 for their Preschool Program. They have designed a curriculum and environment to foster a creative, hands on approach to learning. They are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive...
May 15, 2012 | Education, Elementary, Homeschooling, Preschool
By Jennifer Lockert As a teacher of young children a common question I get is, “How do I get my child reading over the summer?” All children desire and need a break from the routine and demands of the school year, but teachers will tell you that children...
