If you’ve narrowed it down to the preschools you plan to tour, consider going in with some prepared questions. The more information you have, the better.
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The Importance of the Parent-Teacher Relationship
The parent-teacher relationship is vital—but how can you build a genuine bond virtually? Here’s how parents and teachers can work together.
How To Help a Child Who’s Struggling at School
When your kid’s school difficulties or social challenges linger, how do you help them? We consulted educators and parents who have walked that road.
What to Look for in a Preschool
Looking for the right preschool? We connected with Katie Zeller of The Day School at Highland Park Presbyterian Church to answer your questions.
Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
We spoke with Leslie Graves, regional director of operations for Primrose Schools, about how parents can know when and if their child is ready for preschool.
Meet the Alcuin Senior Who’s Encouraging Her Peers to Volunteer at the Polls
The Dallas high school senior is recruiting other teens to be poll workers for the November election through a project called Students Step Up.
Different Strokes: Painting & Calligraphy for Kids
With just a brush and some kind of canvas, your child can unleash creativity and build other skills through painting and calligraphy.
Virtual Learning: How to Make It Work
We connected with experts from the Leadership Academy Network to find out how virtual learning can be a smoother experience for kids and parents.
Keep Your Kids Engaged During At-Home Learning & Ease the Transition Back to Campus
School counselor Emily Bush shared her tips on how to keep your kids engaged with at-home learning and ways to ease their transition back to campus.
6 Ways to Create a Great At-Home Learning Space
We scoured Pinterest and Instagram for learning space inspiration and came up with a list of our favorite ways to create the best spot for your child to learn at home.
Learning Pods: Parenting Lifesaver or Problematic?
Pandemic pods are a huge help to single and working parents in Dallas-Fort Worth. But they’re also controversial.
Checklist: What Your Child Should Learn in Grades 6–8
As the school year starts, are you wondering what your kids are expected to learn in sixth through eighth grade?
Checklist: What Your Child Should Learn in Grades K–5
The key concepts every K–5 student should know, according to the state.
How To: Choosing Between In-Class and Virtual Learning
Still not sure if your child will be attending in-person or virtual classes? See what a local pediatrician has to say about what to consider.
Our Top 10 Picks for Girls’ Back-to-School Fashion
Need some inspiration for your little girl’s back-to-school outfits? Check out our creative director’s top 10 picks!
Girls and STEM: How This Club Is Bringing On the Opportunities
Meet 17-year-old Kate, SMARTgirls founder, and others behind this Wylie-based organization.
3 Hands-On Astronomy Activities for Kids
Grab some marshmallows, toothpicks and construction paper to learn about the stars and planets at home.
7 Places To Learn About Astronomy Virtually
Attend a star party without leaving home, chat live with a local astronomer, and find astronomy activities and crafts for families.
Astronomy for All: How Plano’s John Wagoner Is Bringing Science to Underserved Kids
One slideshow at a time, John Wagoner is teaching kids about space, fighting sexism in STEM and giving kids the confidence to pursue science.
7 Homeschool Tips from Full-Time Homeschooling Moms
A few of your fellow DFWChild readers (and full-time homeschooling moms) shared some of their thoughts on how to homeschool successfully.