Do your kids need a new approach to learning? Psychologist Carol Dweck offers one simple word that is so powerful it will change the way you and your children think about school. She believes that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn, and that there two ways to think about a problem that slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it…or have you just not solved it YET? Take a look at Carol’s recent TED talk and hear how one simple word can open up a new opportunities of learning for your children.
2015 School Open Houses
Nov. 14, 1-3pm
Science & Arts Academy Open House 2015
Des Plaines: 847-827-7880 www.scienceandartsacademy.org
Discover Science & Arts Academy: The Gifted Choice® in the Chicagoland Area. Science & Arts Academy is an independent day school serving Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade gifted students from over 40 Chicago area communities. SAA educates gifted children in an academically differentiated and enriched environment while recognizing the unique development of each child. Register online.
Nov. 14-15, Sat. 8am-3pm, Sun. 8am-1pm
ParentPowerChicago – Chicago School Fair
Chicago: parentpowerchicago.org
Navy Pier. Parents want to find the RIGHT SCHOOL for their children. We can help make the process a little easier. Check out 100s of options for public and private schools for K-12.
Nov. 16, 6-7:30pm
Friendship Station Preschool Open House
Geneva: 630-232-4542 genevaparks.org
1415 Viking Dr., Suite 100. Meet the teachers from both Friendship Station and the Western Avenue Location, explore our classrooms, and ask questions. Children are welcome to attend.
Nov. 19, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Mar. 3, May 12, 8:30-10:30am
Chicago Waldorf School Tours
Chicago: 773-465-2371 chicagowaldorf.org
1300 W. Loyola Ave. Come learn more about this unique K-12 school that has forged a unique blend of progressive and traditional teaching methods that achieve impressive results. The tours are designed for adults only and begin with a presentation of how we meet the children as they grow, followed with a tour of classrooms with live lessons in action. Chicago Waldorf is a fully accredited pre-K thru 12 independent school, with campuses in Rogers Park and a new Early Childhood Center in Lincoln Square.
Nov. 23 & Dec. 1 at 9am
Bennett Day School Info Session & Tour
Chicago: 312.BENNETT www.bennettday.org
657 W. Fulton. Bennett Day School is a new kind of PreK-8 independent school in the heart of Chicago. Founded with progressive roots, Bennett Day will capture the energy that infuses our diverse and vibrant city. Ours is a school where the fundamental and driving force is the belief that children of all ages learn through questioning, exploring and discovering.
2016 Open Houses
Jan. 9, 9:30-11:30am
As We Grow Preschool Meet & Greet
www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org
South Point – 810 Preston Lane, Oswego IL 60543
Civic Center – 5 Ashlawn Avenue, Montgomery IL 60538
Boulder Point – Zero Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery IL 60538
No registration required, just stop by any of the three locations to ask questions, meet the teachers, and see the classrooms!
Jan. 25-29, 2016
Catholic Schools Week
2016: Feb. 27 at 11am-2pm, Mar. 30 at 5-7pm, Apr. 16 at 1-4pm, May 5 at 5-8pm
Old School Montessori Community Open House
Grayslake: www.osmkids.com
Old School Montessori, 144 Commerce Dr. We offer several different 5 days a week programs for children from 15 months old through 6th grade.