How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
If you’ve spent time with a preschooler, you know the routine. One minute, they’re happily stacking blocks; the next, they’re on the floor, wailing like a siren. Welcome to early childhood, where frustration is frequent, sharing feels impossible, and the word “no” is the ultimate betrayal. But here’s the thing: tantrums aren’t just chaos. They […]
Games as a Powerful Learning Tool in Early Childhood Mathematics Learning
Have you ever wondered how to make math sparkle in your child’s eyes, how to make them love numbers, and find beauty within logic? Something amazing is happening in our classrooms that’s transforming how children fall in love with numbers! Play is a natural and essential part of every child’s development, serving as a fundamental […]
The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual
In today’s interconnected world, being able to communicate in multiple languages is not just a cultural advantage—it’s a cognitive superpower. Research on the cognitive benefits of being bilingual shows an intriguing fact: speaking multiple languages not only enhances your global fluency but also makes your brain function more efficiently, for a longer time, and in […]
Skills Your Child Will Develop in Preschool and Kindergarten
In Preschool and Kindergarten, children lay the groundwork for academic success while learning how to interact socially, manage their emotions, and work with peers. At the French American Academy, we focus on developing these skills and easing children’s transition into preschool by using consistent methods and tools, such as the Responsive Classroom approach, which nurtures […]
What’s the Difference Between Pre-K and Kindergarten?
One of the most common questions we receive from both current and prospective FAA families is “What’s the difference between Pre-K and Kindergarten?”. In our bilingual school, where we draw from both French and American practices, how are children ushered from 2 to 6 years old and made ready for the first grade? In this […]
Scrolling into Slumber: The impact of electronic device usage on sleep
March 10-16 was national Sleep Awareness Week, and it got us thinking about the importance of a good bedtime routine for students, whose minds are rapidly developing and who need many hours of restorative, high-quality sleep every night. Longitudinal studies of adolescents have shown a clear correlation between late night phone or tablet use and […]
