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Nurturing Excellence: A Journey with Almond Acres Charter Academy
As a parent, navigating the educational landscape can be both exciting and daunting. However, our family's experience with Almond Acres Charter Academy (AACA) has been nothing short of exceptional. With two children who have been part of the AACA family, the impact on...
Gratitude
Did you know that one of the smartest things we can do is to be thankful? Neuroscientists have proven that an ounce of gratitude can lead to clearer thinking, better sleeping, less stress, and smarter decision making. The release of positive neurotransmitters in our brains, as a result of choosing to think gratefully, is remarkable. Like so many great things in life, choosing to be grateful is
3 Things to Know about Habits of Mind
By teaching kids how they're smart, we teach them to develop their thinking skills. We call them habits of mind. What are my habits? What are the things I'm going to get good at because I'm going to practice? These personal and intellectual character traits are what...
How to Teach Kids Responsibility
Being dependable, honoring commitments, keeping promises, accepting your strengths and struggles, and accepting natural and logical consequences – these are the habits that make us responsible people. When we are able to use our abilities to respond to the challenges in life, we take control with confidence. I think that when we tell our children
Brain Power: What Kind of Learner Am I?
Smart is notJust being bestAt spelling bees,A tricky test.Or knowing all the answers ever…Other things are just as clever.Every hour of every day,We’re smart in our own special way.And nobody will ever do…The very same smart thing as you. All the Ways to Be Smart by...
What and Why We Teach: Daily Growth, Balanced Learning
At Almond Acres Charter Academy, we believe an education that addresses all aspects of a child’s life creates balanced, happy learners. In fact, our scholastic mission is to help students succeed academically and socially by educating the whole child: heart, mind,...